Paneer Pakora

Paneer Pakora is a tea time snack made with marinated paneer (Indian cheese) dipped in a batter and fry makes a crispy, mouthwatering appetizer.  These pakoras are crispy outside with a spicy tint and soft inside ...
Ingredients:
Paneer cubes : 200gm (available in Indian grocery stores)
Yogurt (curd) : 4tsp
Corn starch : 4tbsp
Ginger paste : 1tsp
Kashmir chili powder : 1 tsp
Salt
Cilantro finely chopped : 1 Tbsp
For Batter

 Besan /gram flour :  1/2 cup
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
Salt adjust to taste :1/2 tsp
Baking soda : 1/4 tsp
Approx. 1/4 cup water
Method

Marinate the paneer: In a mixing bowl combine the yogurt, corn starch, salt, ginger,  chili pd, and cilantro. Mix well, to the consistency of a soft paste. Add the paneer pieces and gently coat them with the yogurt mixture. Set aside one hour or more.
For batter:
Mix the besan, cumin seeds, salt and baking soda. Add water slowly to make a thick, pasty batter.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. To test, put one drop of batter in the oil. The batter should form a small ball on the surface of the pan, but not change color.
Dip the marinated paneer slices in the batter one by one and drop slowly into the frying pan. Fry the pakoras in small batches. The pakoras will take about four to five minutes to cook. Turn them occasionally, until both sides are golden brown.
Repeat for the remaining batches.
The crispy, delicious paneer pakoras are ready to serve, with a dip of your choice. ( Coriander Chutney /sweet and sour Tamarind Chutney).
Enjoy!