Paneer-and-Pepper Fritters Recipe

Name: Paneer-and-Pepper Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound paneer (see Note) or farmer cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons creme fraiche; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt and freshly ground pepper; All-purpose flour, for dredging; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups panko; Vegetable oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 pound paneer (see Note) or farmer cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a bowl, combine the paneer, red and green bell peppers, garlic, ginger and creme fraiche.
2
Add the cumin, coriander, garam masala and cayenne and season with salt and pepper.
3
Shape into 12 balls and flatten each into a 2 1/2-inch patty.
4
Put the flour, beaten eggs and panko in 3 separate shallow dishes.
5
Dredge the patties in the flour, then dip them in the beaten eggs; let any excess egg drip off.
6
Coat the patties with the panko.
7
Preheat the oven to 325.
8
In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/4 inches of vegetable oil to 350.
9
Fry 4 patties at a time, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute.
10
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to a paper towellined platter and season with salt.
11
Keep warm in the oven while you fry the remaining fritters.
12
Serve right away with lemon wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound paneer (see Note) or farmer cheese, crumbled, 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Paneer-and-Pepper Fritters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Paneer-and-Pepper Fritters

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