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Potato Paneer Bonda


Potato Paneer Bonda

 This is a quick snack all fried and crispy with a delicious filling inside.It is a simple paneer and potato stuffing and has a South Indian touch to it.It is a wonderful snack and also can be served as an appetizer.

Ingredients
To make batter
Gram flour- 1 1/3 cup
Turmeric- 1/3 tsp
Chilly powder-1/2 tsp
Hing- a pinch
salt to taste
Water as required to make a smooth paste

For the filling
Potato- 3 medium
Paneer- 100 grams
Onion- 1 medium
Ginger and garlic paste- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/3 tsp
Green chilly finely chopped- 3
Coriander leaves- finely chopped- a handful
Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
lemon juice- a few drops
hing-a pinch

To make the filling first boil potatoes and when cool peel of the skin and mash it. Crumble paneer finely with your hands and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and when hot add a pinch of hing followed by onions and saute till it changes color. Saute ginger garlic paste and green chilly till its raw flavor disappears. Add turmeric powder and garam masala along with paneer potato mixture. Combine well,squeeze lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.Once cool make into small lemon sized ball and keep ready.

To make all the batter,mix all ingredients listed under to make batter into a smooth paste. Start by adding half a cup of water and mix.Add more to adjust consistency. It should be neither too thick nor too thin.Dip the balls in this batter and immediately drop into hot oil. Turn around and fry till all sides are golden brown. This will make around 14-15 bondas.Serve with tea.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..

Comments

  1. This looks yummy..Perfectly made..

    Aarthi
    http://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/

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  2. Absolutely love the filling...Craving for some now..

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  3. This is one super good evening snack..I love potato bonda but the additon of paneer is making me reach out for it.

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  4. Yummy bonda...mouthwatering........

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  5. hmm, I'm craving for it right now :) Love bondas, never tried adding paneer with the potato filling..

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  6. Aloo bondas look simply delicious and mouthwatering.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  7. Perfect for a raining day with some tea

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  8. nice combo and super yummy bonda..Happy Valentines Day !!

    Join the Just "4" Fun event :)

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  9. potatoes with paneer, kids will love it...
    bonda looks delicious :)

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  10. perfect evening snack! yummy with tea!

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  11. perfect tea time snack......super yummy

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  12. super filling bonda there..Love to have few.

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  13. super filling bonda there..Love to have few.

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  14. Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments:)

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  15. wow, love the presentation and that yummy filling peeking from inside :)

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  16. Wow, this looks superb, have never tried this recipe in a bonda, very delicious..

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  17. I am really drooling over this post, Suja! - It is about 3:30 pm - a perfect time for a hot and delicious snack like this!!!!

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  18. perfect with a cup of tea....mmm drooling here

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