Achari Paneer is a delicious Northern Indian dish. In this flavorful recipe, soft pieces of paneer are served in a creamy, masala gravy accentuated with pickle spices and tangy curd. The taste is similar to grilled Achari paneer tikka, but with soft paneer in a smooth, luxurious gravy.
Ingredients quantity
Mustard oil 2 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds ¼ tsp
Onion seeds ¼ seeds
Cumin seeds ½ tsp
Fennel seeds ¼ tsp
Mustard seeds ½ tsp
Asafoetida ½ tsp
Onion chopped 2 no
Paneer 250 gram
Dry red chilli 3 no
Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
Tomato chopped 2 no
Salt to taste
Water as required
Coriander powder 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder 1 ½ tsp
Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
Garam masala ½ tsp
Mango pickle 2 tbsp
Curd 2 tbsp
Onion diced ½ no
Red bell pepper diced ½ no
Yellow bell pepper diced ½ no
Green capsicum diced ½ no
Ginger juliennes ½ inch
Green chilli slit 2-3 no
Fresh coriander chopped 1 tbsp
Fresh coriander chopped for garnish
Method:-
1. Take kadai on medium flame and heat the mustard oil. Add Fenugreek seeds, Onion seeds, Cumin seeds, Fennel seeds, Mustard seeds and sauté for a minute.
2. Add asafoetida, chopped onion and sauté on high flame for 5-6 minutes.
3. Now cut paneer into cubes and take it out in a bowl.
4. Add dry red chilli, ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
5. Now add chopped tomato, salt and saute for 2 minute.
6. Add water, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Garam masala and sauté for 2-3 minute.
7. Take a mixer jar and add mango pickle in it and grind finely.
8. Now add curd, pickle paste, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced green capsicum,
ginger julienne, slit green chillies and sauté for 3 minutes.
9. Finally add paneer cubes, chopped fresh coriander and mix well.
10. Take out in a serving plate and garnish with chopped coriander.
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