protein packed-Quinoa Paneer Fritters

Quinoa paneer fritters is a delicious, low-carb, high-protein, high-fiber, filling vegetarian snack that tastes best dipped into green chutney. Quinoa offers numerous health benefits due to its high nutrient content. Including being a good source of fiber, protein, antioxidants too.  It’s also gluten-free, making it a suitable option for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. And also paneer is added which is also a good source of protein. Not only it aids in weight loss but also help in controlling blood sugar.  paneer helps in reducing stress and anxiety too.

Make these for breakfast, as an appetizer or as a school lunch box snack. If you are gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free oats. And for a vegan, dairy-free option, just swap the Paneer with crumbled extra firm tofu.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Quinoa, cooked (equivalent to 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa)
• 1 cup Paneer, crumbled, or swap with extra firm tofu for a vegan option
• 1 whole bell Pepper or capsicum, deseeded & chopped(optional)
• 1/4 cup Green Onion
• 1/2 tsp Red chilly powder
• 1 tsp Cumin, Ground
• 1 tsp Granulated Garlic
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 – 3 tbsp Oat Flour, for binding and coating
• 1 tbsp Oil or ghee
• 1/4 cup Indian Green Chutney

Process Of Making Quinoa Paneer Fritters

1. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, crumbled paneer, green onions, bell pepper, all the spices, and half of the oat flour. Give it a good mix to form a loose dough.
2. Grease your hands with water and form into tikki.
3. Grease a little oil in the pan.
4. Coat the patties with oat flour and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
5. Remove them.
6. Enjoy them warm, served alongside Green chutney as a snack, in wraps, bowls, or sandwiches.

Notes:

If your quinoa is fluffy (like it should ideally be) and you have trouble binding the patties, use additional oat flour, a mashed potato, or an egg. For added nutrition, add in grated broccoli, carrots, or any other veggies with low water content. For a vegan/ dairy-free option, swap paneer with extra firm tofu.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS:( 100 GMS)

CALORIES 198 kcal PROTEIN  4.5 gm   CARBS   20.5 gm     FATS   11 gm     FIBRE   2.4 gm  

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