## Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe (Indian Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Appetizer**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 60 minutes
**Cook time:** 40 minutes
**Total time:** 100 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Appetizer
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe:
* 500 grams Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)
* 1 tablespoon Achari masala
* 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
* Salt – to taste
* 12 Papads – (urad dal & pepper)
* 1/2 cup Corn flour
* Water – as required
* Sunflower Oil – for frying
* 6 teaspoons Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 2 teaspoons Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
* 2 teaspoons Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 4 teaspoons Red Chilli powder
* 2 teaspoons Mustard seeds
* 2 teaspoons Kalonji (Onion Nigella Seeds)
* 3 teaspoons Salt
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe:
1. To prepare Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe, get ready with all the ingredients and start with making achar masala.
2. Pulse the spices in the mixer-grinder to get a coarse mix for the pickle.
3. Wash and pat dry the Paneer.
4. Cut the Paneer into 1/2″ thick and 2″ long cuboid. 500 gram paneer will yield approximately 24 pieces.
5. Marinate paneer with a tablespoon of pickle mix, juice of half a lemon and salt only if required.
6. In the meantime, spread the black pepper urad dal papad on a kitchen towel and keep under open sun or fan for 45 minutes to an hour, or till the papads are dry.
7. Pulse papad in a Mixer-grinder and make a coarse powder.
8. Heat the oil for frying in Deep bottomed pan.
9. Make a thick paste of cornflour, a pinch of salt, and water.
10. Dip the marinated paneer in cornflour paste and roll it on the black pepper urad dal papad powder.
11. Put 5-6 pieces of prepared paneer for frying at a time.
12. Fry till golden brown.
13. Serve Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe with roasted tomato sauce or Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and Masala Chai Recipe – Indian Spiced Tea as an appetizer during get-together or as a monsoon snack during tea time.
### Tips for the Best Crispy & Spicy Paneer Starter Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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