Step 1

Cut paneer to desired sizes.

Step 2

Sprinkle red chilli powder, garam masala and chaat masala.

Step 3

Toss them well in the bowl. Set this aside.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep kadai on a medium heat.

Step 5

Add besan, rice flour, salt, ajwain, red chilli powder, ginger chilli paste to a bowl.

Step 6

Pour water just enough to make a thick but free flowing batter.

Step 7

When the oil is hot enough, dip each paneer piece in the batter, swipe off the excess dripping batter.

Step 8

Gently slide to the hot oil. You can use your fingers or a table spoon to do this.

Step 9

Do not disturb them for about a minute.

Step 10

Gently keep stirring & flipping to fry evenly until they turn golden.

Step 11

Drain them to a colander. Sprinkle some chaat masala.

Step 12

Serve paneer pakora hot with chutney or a cup of tea.