Paneer & Peanut Fingers / Paneer Aur Moongfali Ke Pakode / Easy Party Appetizer Recipe

These great party appetizer or finger food are made with Paneer, peanut powder, potatoes mixed together with spices, shaped into fingers and deep fried. They can be served hot or at room temperature. For ahead preparation make the pakoras and refrigerate overnight, deep fry just before serving. These can be made in any shape and can be deep fried or shallow fried as per your choice.

Paneer & Peanut Fingers / Paneer Or Moongfali Ke Pakode

Cooking Time: 20-30 minutes
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Veg

Source:- Adapted from Sanjeev Kapoor Recipe

Ingredients:-

Indian Cottage Cheese (paneer),grated:- 1 Cup
Roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly crushed in a food processor:- 1/2 cup
Potato,boiled, mashed:- 1
Dry Mango powder/ Amchur powder :- 1 Tsp
Red chilli powder :- 1 Tsp
Onion ,finely chopped :- 1/2 medium
Ginger-green chilli paste:-1 Tbsp
Bread crumbs:- 1/2 Cup
Sesame seeds:- 1 Tsp
Fresh mint leaves,finely chopped:- 2 Tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil to deep fry
Chaat masala to sprinkle

Procedure:-

1) Grind peanuts. Mix together potato, paneer, amchur, red chilli powder, onion, ginger-green chilli paste, breadcrumbs, peanuts, mint leaves and salt in a bowl.

2) Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into fingers.

3) Heat sufficient oil in a fryer.

4)Slide the fingers into the fryer and deep fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.

5) Sprinkle some chaat masala. Transfer the paneer fingers onto the plate and serve hot.

Enjoy:)

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Crunchy Cucumber Salad With Crushed Peanuts / Kheere Aur Moongfali Ka Salad

This is really interesting recipe, with great combination of ingredients, fresh and complex tasting at the same time. Anyone who will eat this salad will ask for a recipe for sure.Do give it a try , it's quick , simple & healthy .

Source:- 5 Spices, 50 Dishes (By Ruta Kahate)

Ingredients:-

English Cucumbers/ Kheera:- 2 ( Chopped into 1/4-inch dice, about 3 cups)
Green Serrano Chile/ Hari Mirchi:- 1 medium , minced ( seed first if you prefer)
Peanuts:- 1/2 Cup , preferably raw (but toasted, unsalted ones will do)
Lemon Juice:- 2 Tbsp ( or more if needed )
Salt:- 1 Tsp
Sugar:- 1/2 or 3/4 Tsp
Cayenne :- 1/8 Tsp
Canola Oil:- 1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1/4 Tsp


Procedure:-

1) Place the diced cucumbers in a medium bowl along with the chile.

2) Using a coffee grinder or food processor , pulse the peanuts until they are reduced to a coarse powder. ( You don't want big chunks of peanuts, nor do you want a fine powder; stop grinding somewhere in between)

3) Add the peanuts to the cucumbers along with the lemon juice,salt and sugar and mix well.

4) Taste and adjust the salt , sugar, and lemon juice as needed. The salad should be slightly tart.

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5) Place the cayenne in a little pile on top of the salad. Do not stir in yet.

6) Heat the oil in a small skillet or butter warmer over high heat.

7) When it begins to smoke , add the mustard seeds, covering the pan with a lid or spatter screen.

8) As soon as the seeds stop sputtering, pour the oil over the cayenne.

9) Stir the dressing in and serve at room temperature or cold.

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