Spiced Paneer & Spinach Bhaji with Tangy Raita
Fried bhaji fritters made by coating paneer and spinach-onion-chilli in a gram flour batter spiced with cumin, coriander and turmeric, served with mint yogurt raita.
- 350 g Paneer
- 2 medium Onion
- 150 g Spinach (fresh)
- 150 g Gram flour (besan)
- 50 g Plain flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2 whole Green chilli
- 200 g Natural yogurt (full fat)
- 15 g Fresh mint
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
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Prepare the Raita: Finely chop the mint. Mix the yogurt, a pinch of salt, and the chopped mint together in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
- Step 2
Prepare the Bhaji Mix: Finely slice the onions and roughly chop the spinach. Finely chop the green chillies (remove seeds for less heat).
- Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the gram flour, plain flour, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Step 4
Add the sliced onion, spinach, and chillies to the dry ingredients. Mix well to coat.
- Step 5
Slowly add about 100ml of cold water, mixing until you have a thick, slightly sticky batter that coats the vegetables well. Do not overmix.
- Step 6
Cut the paneer into 1cm cubes. Gently fold the paneer cubes into the batter.
- Step 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer to 170°C. (If using a pan, ensure oil is deep enough to cover the bhajis).
- Step 8
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan (work in batches).
- Step 9
Fry for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Step 10
Serve the hot paneer bhajis immediately with the chilled tangy raita on the side.
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