Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of fresh paneer (cottage cheese)
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup of green peas
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
Special equipment needed:
- A deep-frying pan
- A mixing bowl
- A rolling pin
- A slotted spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, crumble the paneer and add all-purpose flour, ghee, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth dough.
2. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. In a separate pan, heat oil for deep frying.
4. In another pan, heat some oil and add cumin seeds.
5. Once the cumin seeds start to splutter, add green peas, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into thin rectangular shapes.
7. Cut the rolled dough into diamond-shaped pieces.
8. Add the diamond-shaped pieces to the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown.
9. Remove the fried pieces from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain the excess oil on a paper towel.
10. Serve the fried chanar goja with the green peas mixture as a side dish.
- Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
5. Temperature:
- Oil for deep frying: 350°F
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 15g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of fresh paneer, you can use store-bought paneer or tofu.
- You can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Instead of ghee, you can use vegetable oil or butter.
Variations:
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or bell peppers to the green peas mixture.
- You can add some chopped onions and garlic to the green peas mixture for extra flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chanar goja to avoid them from getting soggy.
- You can add some water to the dough if it's too dry.
- You can sprinkle some chaat masala on top of the chanar goja for extra flavor.
Storage instructions:
- You can store the fried chanar goja in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the chanar goja, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake them for 5-7 minutes until they are crispy.
Presentation ideas:
- You can serve the chanar goja on a platter with the green peas mixture on the side.
- You can garnish the dish with some fresh coriander leaves.
Garnishes:
- Fresh coriander leaves
Pairings:
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan bread.
Suggested side dishes:
- Raita (yogurt dip)
- Pickles
- Papadum (crispy Indian crackers)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too sticky, add some more flour.
- If the chanar goja is too hard, reduce the cooking time.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the oil is not too hot to avoid burning yourself.
- Make sure the paneer is fresh and not expired.
Food history:
- Chanar goja is a traditional Bengali sweet made with paneer and flour.
Flavor profiles:
- The chanar goja has a crispy texture and a mild flavor, while the green peas mixture is spicy and savory.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the chanar goja and green peas mixture as a side dish with your favorite Indian meal.
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