Herb & spice paneer fritters

Herb & spice paneer fritters

These Indian cheese fritters make a tasty starter, or serve as a main with rice and fresh veg

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 12

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Toast the cumin seeds in a large, non-stick frying pan for about 1 min, shaking the pan until a shade darker, taking care not to burn. Remove from the heat and place the seeds in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add everything else, except the oil, lemon and chilli sauce, to the bowl. Season well and mix very thoroughly. Using wet hands, take walnut-size handfuls of the mixture, then press into flat little cakes, like fish cakes or patties. They can now be chilled until ready to cook, or cooked straight away.
  3. Reheat the pan over a medium flame and add enough oil to cover the base of the pan. When hot, add the fritters, cook until golden underneath, then turn over and cook until golden all over. Be careful as they may splutter slightly. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm as you cook batches. Serve with lemon wedges and sweet chilli sauce.

PER SERVING

237 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 1.46 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2010.

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  • Binder photo DC

    30 March 2010

    DC rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made these and they were nice. Quite herby but I think next time a small amount of finely chopped chilli would give them that something extra and maybe a little extra onion. Definitely need to serve with a dip. Not sure about them being used as a main course though.

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  • 13 April 2010

    HelsBels77 rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    These were ok but pretty bland.

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  • 28 April 2010

    HollyWoozle rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Had these as a starter for a curry night and everyone agreed they were delicious dipped in the sweet chilli sauce.

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  • 20 May 2010

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  • 26 May 2010

    katyrouth rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Agree that these could be slightly more spiced - I added a tsp coriander seeds and 1/2 tsp of dried chili flakes, and increased the amount of ginger and garlic slightly, and they ended up about right! If you're used to spicy food, you might want to add even more.

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  • 28 May 2010

    shaz rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Made these as starter for family, all loved them definitely needed chilli sauce to liven the taste.

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  • 08 June 2010

    Katherine commented on this recipe

    Bland rubbery things - won't be doing them again!

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  • 12 June 2010

    katyrouth commented on this recipe

    Just to add - I froze half of the fritters (after frying), then defrosted them and warmed in an oven for around 15 minutes, and they worked fine.

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  • 18 April 2012

    Jonny's hungry. rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really nice when still hot and served with a sweet sauce and lemon. without the sauce they are quite bland but overall a nice starter that is easy to make.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 12

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 227g pack paneer (Indian cooking cheese, available from supermarkets and Asian grocers), coarsely grated
  • handful coriander sprigs, stems and leaves finely chopped
  • handful mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 spring onion , finely chopped
  • thumb-size piece ginger , grated
  • 2 garlic cloves , finely grated or crushed
  • 2 eggs , beaten
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • sunflower oil , for frying
  • lemon wedges and sweet chilli sauce, to serve
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PER SERVING

237 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 1.46 g

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