Macadamia paneer popcorn
Paneer popcorn is an easy to make crispy snack that is a perfect treat for monsoons, parties and one of the best appetizers for kids. It’s a vegetarian variation of the classic chicken popcorn. The recipe uses macadamia nuts & breadcrumbs which make them super crisp on the outside with soft paneer inside. Spices work perfectly to make this a showstopper but feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations to make your own version.
SERVINGS
2
COURSE
- Snack
PERFECT FOR
- Entertaining
- Healthy Snack
- Kid Friendly Recipe
- Quick and Easy
PREFERENCE
- Vegetarian
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
INGREDIENTS
- 200 gms paneer
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp corn flour
- Salt as per taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
- Water to make batter
- 50 gms macadamia nuts
- 50 gms breadcrumbs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut the paneer into small 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl add all-purpose flour, corn flour and spices mentioned, mix it well.
- Now add water to make a thick slurry. It should be not too thick, not too thin.
- Take the Macadamia nuts in a blender jar and grind them coarsely. Mix these with breadcrumbs and keep aside.
- Dip paneer cube in slurry and then in grounded Macadamia nuts & breadcrumbs mix.
- Repeat step 5 for all the paneer cubes.
- Preheat air fryer/ oven at 180°C and then bake them for 10 mins or until crisp.
- You can also deep fry them on a medium flame.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 1406 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 122.8 g
- Protein: 54.3 g
- Fat: 83.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 34.5 g
- Sugar: 9.1 g
- Fiber: 8.4 g
- Calcium: 416 mg
- Sodium: 314 mg
