Double the Paneer, Double the Delight! We Loved Keventer’s Paneer Double Decker

Most vegetarian frozen snacks available in the market use potatoes as their hero ingredient. Paneer-based frozen snacks are rare and uncommon. And even if there is something, it’s either not fresh or tastes bad. We have reviewed mulitple frozen snacks by Keventer in the past – onion rings, veg cutlet and paneer bites. 

This time around we picked up Keventer Paneer Double Decker for our review. All the details on the taste, freshness of the paneer, the flavor of the filling, the cooking method and texture is discussed below. 

Read our Keventer Paneer Double Decker review for more info.

Here’s all you need to know about the Paneer Double Decker frozen snack by Keventer : 

What are we looking for in the Keventer Paneer Double Decker snack? A fresh-tasting paneer-dominant snack with a delicious filling and balanced flavors. It should crisp up well on frying without absorbing excess oil. 

1. Taste

Frozen snacks are a sum up of convenience and taste. If the taste is not up to the mark, what is the point of the added convenience? We assess the following elements here: 

• The freshness of the paneer
• Flavor of the stuffing
• Flavor of the outer breading
• Overall seasoning level

There should be no industrial aftertaste or flavor of the fat.

2. Texture 

We anticipate a crisp outer layer that does not absorb too much oil when fried. The additional aspects we gauged here are: 

• The bread-to-stuffing ratio
• The quantity of stuffing
• The texture of the paneer
• The crispiness of the snack as a whole

3. Additional Considerations 

Some other factors we evaluated for our assessment included price, packaging, and convenience. Is this value for money?

Product Details 

This paneer double-decker comes in a white and red pouch pack. There is no tray and these are placed right in the pack.  A 360-gram bag contains 4 pieces of the double-decker and costs Rs. 325. 

It has a 12-month shelf life.

We felt the pricing of Rs. 325 for 4 pieces was a bit expensive. Considering the total cost, the per-piece price comes to Rs. 81. 

Main Ingredients 

The main ingredients are: Paneer (40%), Bread Crumb (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Dextrose, Salt, Spices and Condiments, Yeast], Water, Refined Palm Oil, Cheese [Pasteurised Cow’s Milk, Pasteurised Skimmed Milk, lodised Salt, and Stabiliser (Calcium Chloride). 

Microbial Culture and Microbial Rennet], Jalapeno, Predust [Stabiliser (Guar Gum)], Tomato Paste, Batter Mix [Stabiliser (Guar Gum)], Basil, Seasoning Spices and Herbs, Rice Flakes, and Lemon Juice Powder are also included in the list.

Cooking Process 

Deep frying is the only recommended method for cooking them. There is no need to defrost them.

We deep-fried them until they were golden brown. This took about 5 minutes on low-medium flame.

Tip: We suggest frying them on low heat for around 5 minutes to ensure that it cooks till the center.

Mishry’s Experience 

Aroma + Appearance 

These are fairly large in size and super thick pieces. They are square in shape. 

This frozen snack has two layers of paneer stuffed with a herby tomato sauce, chopped jalapeno, and cheese. The outer layer has a peach-orange color. 

The stuffing has a pleasant, herby, pizza-like aroma.

Taste 

Everything from the freshness of the paneer to the flavor of the filling was exceptional. The paneer is soft and fresh as one would expect. Thumbs up! 

The spice intensity ranges from medium to high. Definitely not ideal for children or those with a low spice tolerance. 

The jalapeno and the basil add to the freshness of the patty. The jalapeño adds a pleasant punch of chilli when we bite through them. The cheese is fresh too and has no industrial or stale aftertaste. 

Texture 

The layer on the outside is thick but showcases a desirable crispness. The best part is that it did not soak up any excess oil on frying.

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This was one of Team Mishry’s favorite paneer-based frozen snacks. 

We loved every element from the outer layer to the center filling. Beautifully seasoned filling stuffed between soft, fresh paneer slices wrapped in a thick outer covering that nails the ideal crispness. This one has only green flags. Although the pricing may feel steep, the quality of the product supports it. 

Will you try this delicious frozen snack?

Our reviews are unbiased and all samples used during the reviews were paid for by us. Read our entire ethics statement here.