Layered Paneer Pakora

My Layered Paneer Pakora has distinct layers made of vegetable filling. An ideal tea time or party snack, it is a healthier version of the regular paneer pakora.

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 It is very different from the regular sandwich paneer pakora that uses chutneys in between the layers. The vegetable fillings have different flavours and add a bite to the pakoda.

I have used soda water to make the coating batter. This makes the coating really light and fluffy.

LAYERED PANEER PAKORA                 Makes 12 to 15 bite sized pakoras

Ingredients

Paneer – 200g

Oil – for deep frying

Green Peas Filling

Boiled peas – about ½ cup

Oil – 1 tsp

Grated ginger – ½ tsp

Finely chopped green chilies – ½ tsp

Coriander pdr – ¾ tsp

Chopped coriander – 1 tbsp

Chaat masala pdr – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Carrot Filling

Grated Carrot – 1 big

Grated Boiled Potatoes – 2 medium

Grated Garlic – 2 to 3 cloves

Tomato ketchup – 2 to 3 tbsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Roasted Cumin pdr – 1 tsp

Oil – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Crushed roasted peanuts – 2 tbsp

Coating Batter

Gram Flour / Besan – ½ cup

All purpose flour / Maida – ¼ cup

Soda water – as required

Turmeric – a pinch

Carom seeds / Ajwain – ½ tsp (crushed)

Salt – to taste

Method:

1.    Green Peas Filling : Mash the peas. Heat some oil in a pan. Add in grated ginger and finely chopped green chilies. Fry it on low heat, briefly. Add in the coriander pdr. Mix it in.

2.    Now, add in the mashed peas and coriander leaves. Season with salt. Add in the chaat masala and mix well. Cook briefly. The mix should look fairly dry. Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

3.    Carrot Filling : In a clean pan, heat the oil. Add in the garlic to flavor the oil followed by the carrot. Cook briefly, add the potatoes. Mix and mash to combine the two.

4.    Add in the tomato ketchup, garam masala and cumin pdr. Season with salt. Mix well and turn off the heat. Let it cool completely. Add in the peanuts and mix to combine.

5.    Coating Batter : Mix the dry ingredients and then make a thick paste by adding soda water a little at a time.

6.    To Assemble the Paneer Sandwich: Thinly slice the paneer block into squares or rectangles as your paneer may be.

7.    Place one slice and top with peas filling. Spread evenly. Add another slice of paneer over it. Place the carrot filling on this slice and spread evenly. Top with a slice of paneer. Repeat with the rest of the paneer and filling.

8.    Cut the sandwiches into smaller portions. Dip in the coating batter carefully. Coat well and deep fry on medium heat till golden brown in colour.

9.    Before serving, make sure to slice the pakoras into bite size pieces if not done so earlier. Serve with ketchup or chutney as a tea time or party snack.