Paneer cutlet recipe Quick party snacks 🥨

 Here's a simple and delicious Paneer Cutlet recipe that's perfect for snacks or as an appetizer:

🧀 Paneer Cutlet Recipe

Ingredients:

Paneer (cottage cheese) – 200 grams (grated)

Boiled potatoes – 2 medium (mashed)

Bread slices – 2 (edges removed, soaked and squeezed)

Onion – 1 small (finely chopped)

Green chili – 1 (finely chopped) (optional)

Ginger – 1 tsp (grated)

Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp (finely chopped)

Red chili powder – ½ tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Chaat masala or amchur – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Cornflour – 2 tbsp (for binding)

Oil – for shallow frying

Instructions:

1. Mix the Base:

In a large bowl, combine grated paneer, mashed potatoes, soaked bread, chopped onion, green chili, ginger, and coriander leaves.

2. Spice it Up:

Add red chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, and salt.

Mix well. Add cornflour for binding. The mixture should be soft but not sticky.

3. Shape the Cutlets:

Divide the mixture into equal portions.

Shape them into round or oval cutlets.

4. Optional Coating (for crispiness):

You can dip cutlets in a slurry of flour + water, then coat with breadcrumbs for extra crunch.

5. Cook:

Heat oil in a pan.

Shallow fry the cutlets on medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.

6. Serve:

Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

🔁 Tips:

You can add veggies like grated carrot or peas for more nutrition.

For a healthier version, bake

 or air-fry the cutlets.