Corn Paneer Tikki

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (about 80 g)
• 40 g paneer, crumbled
• 1 tbsp besan (gram flour)
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1/8 tsp red chilli powder (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp oil for brushing or shallow frying

Preparation

1. Lightly crush or pulse corn; mix with crumbled paneer, besan, coriander, and spices until it holds.
2. Divide into 2–3 equal portions and shape into flat tikkis.
3. Brush lightly with oil. Air-fry at about 180°C for 10–12 min, flipping once, until golden.
4. Or shallow-fry in a non-stick pan with minimal oil 3–4 min per side until crisp.
5. Rest 1 minute; serve hot as a snack or light meal.