Paneer-and-Pepper Fritters

• 1/2 pound paneer (see Note) or farmer cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• All-purpose flour, for dredging
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups panko
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Lemon wedges, for serving

1. In a bowl, combine the paneer, red and green bell peppers, garlic, ginger and creme fraiche.
2. Add the cumin, coriander, garam masala and cayenne and season with salt and pepper.
3. Shape into 12 balls and flatten each into a 2 1/2-inch patty.
4. Put the flour, beaten eggs and panko in 3 separate shallow dishes.
5. Dredge the patties in the flour, then dip them in the beaten eggs; let any excess egg drip off.
6. Coat the patties with the panko.
7. Preheat the oven to 325.
8. In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/4 inches of vegetable oil to 350.
9. Fry 4 patties at a time, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute.
10. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to a paper towellined platter and season with salt.
11. Keep warm in the oven while you fry the remaining fritters.
12. Serve right away with lemon wedges.

paneer, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, ginger, creme fraiche, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt, flour, eggs, panko, vegetable oil, lemon wedges

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/paneer-and-pepper-fritters (may not work)