Description
This Paneer 65 Fry is a spicy, crispy, Hyderabadi-style vegetarian appetizer that’s crunchy outside, soft inside, and coated with a flavorful yogurt tempering. Perfect as a party starter or weekend treat, this restaurant-style paneer 65 delivers bold South Indian spices and irresistible texture straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
For Marination:
- 250 g paneer, cubed
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- ¾ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- ⅛ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tbsp maida (all-purpose flour)
- 1.5–2 tbsp water
For Tempering:
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 10–12 curry leaves
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 2 tbsp whisked yogurt
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
For Frying:
- Oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Marinate the paneer: In a bowl, mix paneer cubes with ginger garlic paste, chili powders, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, salt, and lemon juice. Add corn flour, rice flour, and maida. Sprinkle water gradually until paneer is well coated. Rest 20–30 minutes.
- Deep fry: Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame. Fry marinated paneer in small batches until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare tempering: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté briefly. Lower heat, stir in whisked yogurt, chili powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates slightly.
- Coat and finish: Toss fried paneer in the yogurt masala until coated. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
Notes
- Use firm paneer to avoid breaking while frying.
- Rice flour ensures extra crispiness—don’t skip it.
- Maintain medium flame for frying to avoid soggy paneer.
- Use thick yogurt or hung curd to prevent tempering from splitting.
- Paneer 65 tastes best served hot and fresh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Indian Recipes, Vegetarian
- Method: Deep Frying, Tempering
- Cuisine: Indian, Hyderabadi
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 6–7 cubes)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Paneer 65, Crispy Paneer 65, Hyderabadi Paneer 65, Paneer Starter Recipe, Paneer 65 Fry Restaurant Style