Birds Nest (Paneer)

Ingredients

Paneer - 100gms: (grated)
Potato - 2 medium (boiled and grated)
Chilli Powder - 1-2 tsp (as required)
Turmeric Powder - a pinch
Greenpeas - 1/2 cup (cooked)
Ginger - 1 tsp (finely chopped)
Atta - 4-5 tbsp
Salt - as required
Water - as required
Rice Vermicelli - 100gms:
Oil - for deep frying

Preparation Method

Mix atta, salt and water; make a thick lump free batter and keep aside.
Add grated paneer, potato, greenpeas, chilli powder, turmenric powder, ginger and salt to a mixing bowl and combine together.
Apply oil in your hands, take lemon sized mixture and make balls.
Shape the balls into nset and dig the middle of each nest with thumb finger.
Refrigerate the nests for 30mins:
Heat oil in a pan.
Dip each nests in the atta mixture and coat with vermicelli.
Deep fry the nest in medium flame till it turn golden brown in color.
Remove from oil and place in kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
Arrange the Nests in plate and serve hot with corriander chutney or tomato sauce.

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