Family Cookbook


Achaari Paneer

Ingredients

  • Paneer 1 cup (cubed)
  • Oil 2 Tbsp
  • Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds ยผ tsp
  • Fenugreek (methi) seeds ยผ tsp
  • Nigella sedds (kalonji) 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds ยฝ tsp
  • Asafoetida (optional) ยฝ tsp
  • Onions ยฝ cup (thinly sliced)
  • Turmeric powder ยฝ tsp
  • Chilli powder ยฝ tsp
  • Black salt (sanchal) (optional) ยฝ tsp
  • Whisked curds ยพ cup
  • Plain flour (maida) 1 tsp
  • Coriander leaves 2 Tbsp (chopped)
  • Salt As per taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a deep kadai and once it gets hot add the fennel, mustard, fenugreek, nigella, cumin seeds and asafetida and saute on a medium flamt for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the onions and saute on a medium flame for 2 minutes or until it turns pinkish.
  3. Add the turmeric, chilli powder, black salt and mix well. Then add the paneer and mix well again. Saute for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
  4. Add the plain flour to the curd and whisk well. Add this to the paneer and stir continuously. Saute the mixture for a minute or two until the gravy thickens.
  5. Add the salt and stir well.
  6. Finally sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves on the sautรฉed curry.
  7. Serve hot with rotis or rice.
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