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How to Soften and Make Crispy Pan-Fried Paneer

Learn How to Soften and Make Crispy Pan-Fried Paneer. This blogpost will teach and elaborate on getting the perfect Pan-Fried Paneer. Also, softening the Paneer to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: paneer recipes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 779kcal
Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lbs paneer cut in any shape
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or any neutral oil

Instructions

Softening the Paneer

  • In a bowl, add paneer, water, and salt.
  • Gently mix it and let the Paneer soak in salt water for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the salt water and rinse the Paneer with fresh water.
  • Next with a paper towel pat dry the Paneer.

Frying the Paneer

  • In a medium frying pan, add oil, on medium heat, and let it heat up.
  • Once it's heated, add in the Paneer and let it turn golden brown on 2 sides.
  • Take the Paneer out in a plate.
  • Turn off the stove.
  • Serve it immediately with some delicious Green Chutney.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1lbs of paneer | Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 0.4mg | Calcium: 1093mg | Iron: 0.1mg