Snakes for breakfast- paneer pakoda with tea

Ingredients

Paneer - 1/4 kg, wash and slice into 1" pieces
Besan - 1 cup,
Corn flour - 1 tbsp
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Ajwain - 1/2 tsp (carrom seeds)
Baking soda - pinch
Salt to taste
Cooking oil for deep frying


Method

Mix a cup of besan, , corn four, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, baking soda and salt and enough water to make a thick paste.

Blanch paneer pieces for 5 mts in hot water and drain.

Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy bottomed vessel, dip each paneer piece in the prepared pakoda 

batter such that it is coated on all sides and place in the hot oil. Deep fry on medium flame to a golden brown shade and remove onto absorbent paper.

Place on a serving plate and serve with tomato ketchup or green chutney and a cup of masala chai.