The fast of Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri, is very special. On this day, many people keep fast and eat fruit-free food. If everyone in the house is fasting, then there is a need to make something tasty and healthy. In such a situation, Paneer Patties can be a great option. It is delicious to eat and very easy to make. So let’s know its recipe.
Ingredients required to make Paneer Patties:
Paneer – 2 cups (grated)
Roasted peanuts – 1/2 cup (coarsely ground)
Ginger-green chilli paste – 1 tsp
Rock salt – as per taste
Raisins – 1 tsp (finely chopped)
Cashews – 5-6 (finely chopped)
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Coriander leaves – 2 tsp (finely chopped)
Boiled potatoes – 2 (mashed)
Rajgira or Buckwheat flour – 1/2 cup
Desi ghee/peanut oil – for frying
Easy method to make Paneer Patties:
First of all, grate the paneer and put it in a large bowl.
Add roasted peanuts, rock salt, raisins, chopped cashews, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and coriander leaves and mix well.
Now shape this mixture into small balls.
On the other hand, mash the boiled potatoes well and add rajgira or buckwheat flour to it and prepare a soft dough.
Now make small balls of dough and put paneer stuffing in it and gently shape the tikkis.
Heat desi ghee or peanut oil in a pan and deep fry the prepared patties on medium flame till they turn golden.
Serve the crispy and delicious paneer patties hot with green coriander or makhana chutney.
Why is this recipe special?
It is completely sattvik and healthy.
Peanuts and paneer provide rich protein.
Kuttu or rajgira flour makes it gluten-free.
It is very light and digestive to eat.
This Navratri, enjoy these delicious and healthy paneer patties with your family and make the fast special!