Paneer Capsicum Fritters by Gayatri Gopinath

Paneer Capsicum Fritters by Gayatri Gopinath
Ingredients:
150gm Paneer
2 Capsicum [medium size]
Oil

For batter:
1 cup Besan Powder
1 tbs Red Chilli Powder
1 pinch of Baking Soda
Salt to taste
Water

For Green Chutney:
½ cup Mint Leaves
½ cup Coriander Leaves
3-4 Green Chillies
Salt to taste
Water


Method:
1. Cut the paneer and capsicum into equal size and shape {square or rectangle}
2. Wash the mint leaves and coriander leaves. Take the jar, add all the ingredients with little water. Make a thick paste.
3. Mix the above ingredients for making batter. {if u need more hot u can add more red chilli powder}
4. Take the capsicum piece, spread green chutney over it and now place paneer piece on it like sandwich.
5. Heat the oil, now dip the paneer capsicum sandwich into the besan batter and deep fry it.
Serve hot with tomato ketchup and green chutney. This is a tea time snack. I love to have it when its raining.
We can make 10 -12 fritters.

Nutritional Value of Paneer:
Paneer is also known as Cottage Cheese. For
100 gms of paneer made from cow milk provides 18.3 gms of protein, 20.8 gms of fat, 2.6 gms of minerals, 1.2 gms of carbohydrates, 265 kcal of energy, 208 mgs of calcium, 138 mg of phosphorous. It contains reasonably good amounts of fat and cholesterol. It would be better to avoid it for those with hypertension and diabetes due to its high fat content. It can however be used in small quantities for such patients one or twice a week. It is suitable for all age groups.

Enjoy and Relish it. :) :)