Cooking Time

Aloo Paneer Bird Nest

Servings

4-6

Ready In:

30 Minutes

Level:

Easy

Good For:

Snack

Recipe By

Akansha Srivastava

Ingredients:

For The Bird Nest

  • 2-3 Boiled potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Green Chilli
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger and Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Roasted Jeera Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Maida
  • 2 teaspoon Corn Flour
  • 1 cup Chopped Coriander
  • 1 cup Vermicelli
  • Oil for Frying

For The Paneer Eggs

  • 200 Gm Grated Paneer
  • Salt to Taste
  • Pinch Yellow Food Colour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Imli Chutney and Green Chutney

Instructions

1- Prepare the Slurry:

  • In a bowl, mix maida, corn flour, salt, and red chilli powder.
  • Gradually add water while stirring to create a smooth, lump-free slurry. 

2- Prepare the Tikki:

  • Take boiled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add maida, red chilli powder, roasted jeera powder, dry mango powder, salt, coriander leaves, ginger-garlic paste and green chilli. Mix all well.
  • Take a small portion of mixture and prepare basket-shaped tikkis.
  • Dip each tikki into the prepared maida slurry, ensuring it is coated evenly.
  • Spread vermicelli on a plate and coat the slurry-dipped tikkis with vermicelli. press it gently between palms.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated tikkis until golden brown on both sides. Flip them occasionally for even cooking.

3- Prepare the Paneer Ball:

  • In a separate bowl, combine paneer with salt and black pepper.
  • Divide the paneer mixture into two portions. Add a pinch of yellow food colour to one portion and shape it into small eggs, which will serve as the yolk.
  • Shape the remaining portion of paneer mixture into smaller white eggs, with the yellow egg placed in the center.
  • Deep fry the paneer eggs in hot oil for 20 to 25 seconds until they are lightly golden.

4- Assemble the Paneer Ball and Tikki:

  • Place the prepared bird’s nest on a serving plate.
  • Add a green chutney in the center of each nest, followed by fresh coriander leaves and the paneer “eggs”.
  • Cut one paneer “egg” in half to create the appearance of a cracked egg.

5- Serve:

  • Serve the Aloo Paneer Bird Nest hot with imli chutney and additional green chutney on the side. Enjoy your delightful creation!

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