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Paneer Kachori Recipe
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How to make Paneer Kachori
Crispy kachoris filled with a delicious paneer filling and a mix of flavourful spices - this paneer kachori is a must-try! It makes for the perfect tea-time snack and tastes best when served with some chutney.
- Total Cook Time 30 mins
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 15 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Easy

Ingredients of Paneer Kachori
- For Dough:
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Desi Ghee
- to taste Salt
- Water (as required)
- For Filling:
- 2 cups Scrambled Paneer
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 2 Green Chillies (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Bay Leaves
- to taste Salt
How to Make Paneer Kachori
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To begin with the recipe, you first need to prepare the dough. Take a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt and gradually add the ghee. Mix well by using your hands. Now, add the water as required for a soft dough.
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Once the dough is kneaded, set aside. Meanwhile, heat mustard oil in a kadhai, add jeera and saunf. Let them splutter together. Then add chopped onion and green chillies, saute for a while.
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Add the scrambled paneer, coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped coriander and mix well.
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Remove the bay leaves and discard. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Now, divide the kneaded dough into 12 equal parts and keep aside.
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Take one part from the dough and roll it like a ball. Once done, roll gently with the help of rolling pin.
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Place 2 tsps of the paneer filling in the center of the rolled dough. Cover the filling with the dough by slowly stretching it over the filling.
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Seal the ends and remove excess dough, roll gently again with a rolling pin.
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Now do the same with the remaining eleven parts. Once done, deep fry them until crisp. Enjoy your kachoris!
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