Paneer Fries with Yogurt Dipping Sauces

Ingredients

• 2 6- to 8-ounce packages or 1 12- to 14-ounce package Real California paneer, habanero or plain, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, if using plain paneer (optional)
• 2/3 cup sparkling water
• 1 1/2 cups panko
• About 1 1/4 cups cooking oil, or more as needed
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Real California plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• Zest of 1/2 lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon water
• Pinch ground cayenne pepper
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup Real California plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Real California sour cream
• 1 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (see notes below)
• 1/8 teaspoon curry powder