Paneer Cutlet: If you feel like eating something crispy and tasty with evening tea, then there are few better options than paneer cutlets. This snack made from paneer is not only quick to prepare, but the ingredients used in it are also easily available at home. The special thing is that Paneer Cutlet is liked by everyone from children to adults. If brothers, sisters or guests have come to the house, then this recipe can be prepared and served immediately. Paneer Cutlet is crispy from outside and soft from inside and gives tremendous flavour, hence it becomes a perfect snack for tea time. It is very easy to make and it gets ready in 10-12 minutes.
Ingredients for Paneer Cutlets (Serves 2-3)
Grated cheese – 1 cup
Boiled and mashed potatoes – 1/4 cup
Salt – as per taste
Chopped ginger – 2 tsp
Chopped green chilli – 1
Chopped onion – 2 tbsp
Yellow capsicum – 1 tablespoon
Red capsicum – 1 tablespoon
Green capsicum (capsicum) – 1 tablespoon
Chopped coriander – 1 tablespoon
Cumin – 1 tsp
Tomato ketchup – a little
Cheese cubes – a few pieces
Dry breadcrumbs – 3 tbsp
Oil – for frying
How to make Paneer Cutlet
First of all, take 1 cup grated cheese in a big bowl. Add ¼ cup boiled and mashed potatoes to it. Now add salt as per taste and add 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger, 1 finely chopped green chilli, 2 tablespoons chopped onion. After this, add yellow, red and green capsicum, about 1 tablespoon each. These three bell peppers add great color and mild sweet flavor to the cutlets.
After this, add 1 tablespoon chopped coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin, a little tomato ketchup and a few cheese cubes to this mixture. Adding cheese makes the cutlet even more creamy and tasty. Now mix everything well and prepare a soft dough like mixture.
Now make small cutlets or tikki shaped balls of this prepared mixture. Place dry breadcrumbs (about 3 tablespoons) in a plate and coat each cutlet thoroughly. This layer of breadcrumbs will give perfect crispiness to the cutlets when fried.
Heat oil in a kadhai or pan. Fry the cutlets on medium flame until they become golden brown on both sides. Do not fry them on very high flame, otherwise they will burn outside and remain raw inside.
Serve prepared paneer cutlets with hot tea, green chutney or tomato ketchup. This snack is perfect for breakfast, evening tea or any unexpected guest. Once you try making it at home, this recipe will be included in your family snack list forever.
