Falahari Paneer Makhane Gulgulle
Crunchy and crispy Paneer Makhane Gulgulle topped with shredded cucumbers and chutney makes an amazing appetizer. Simply delicious, Gluten-free and vegetarian!
Servings: 15 GULGULLE
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
FOR PANEER MAKHANE BALLS
- 1.25 cup Phool Makhane (puffed lotus seed or foxnut)
- 1 small Boiled potato, peeled and mashed
- 1 cup Shredded Paneer
- 3 tablespoon Arrowroot flour or Any vrat flour
- - - Salt to taste (Vrat salt - Sendha namak)
- 1 teaspoon Deggi Mirch or Red chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried mint leaves, crushed
- 2 small green chilies chopped
- 2 tablespoon Chopped cilantro leaves
FOR GULGULLE
- 1 medium Cucumber, peeled and shredded
- 1 cup Vrat ki Green chuteny
Instructions
MAKING PANEER MAKHANE BALLS
- Assemble: all the ingredients.
- Arrowroot powder.
- Chopped cilantro and green chilies.
- Start by dry-roasting the raw makhane first. Maintain the heat on a medium-low flame and keep stirring occasionally. The key is to them nicely toasted and light brown. Therefore, keep a watchful eye and stir occasionally.Once done, take it off the flame and allow the makhane to cool comfortably.
- Transfer the cooled makhane to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture looks fine and powdery.
- Next, combine the powdered makhane with paneer, potatoes, flour, spices, and cilantro.
- Add arrowroot powder.
- Add powdered makhane.
- Knead until well blended.
- Add 1-2 tablespoon of warm water to knead a soft dough.
- Grease your hands. Shape this mixture into evenly sized balls.
- Grease a appe pan and cook paneer makhane balls until crispy.
- Or feel free to deep fry them. There is no difference in the end result.
- They tastes equally delicious.
ASSEMBLING GULGULLE
- Shred cucumber. Remove excess water.
- Vrat ki chutney - link provided above in ingredient list.
- Paneer makhane balls.
- Assemble: balls in a serving ball, top with shredded cucumbers, chutney, vrat ka chaat masala and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg