Achaari Paneer

Here’s a different paneer recipe flavoured with ginger,amchur(dry mango) powder and sharp and peppery,Nigella/Kalonji.Thanks Bindu,for sending me this wonderful recipe,she is a regular visitor of my blog,and a busy mom with two little kids.She had send me two of her family favorite Paneer recipes,and asked me to share with you all.

So here goes the first one..

Ingredients :-

Paneer cut into cubes – almost 2 cups
Dry Ginger powder – 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
Onion Seeds(Kalonji) – 1/2 tsp
Jeera seeds – 1 tsp
Chopped Onions – 3
Chopped Green chillies – 3 -4
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
crushed Garlic flakes – 5-6
Crushed Ginger – 1 inch piece
Beaten curd – 1/2 cup
Amchur(Dry Mango powder- 1 and 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
Slit green chillies – 3-4
Salt – to taste
Oil – as needed

Method:-

Heat oil in a pan and add dry ginger powder,mustard seeds,fenugreek seeds,onion seeds and jeera and fry till they crackle.Add chopped onions and green chillies and saute until golden.Add in turmeric powder ,crushed garlic and crushed ginger and fry for 2-3 mins.Gradually add beaten curd stirring constantly.
Add amchur powder and salt and cook till curd dries slightly.Just before serving mix in paneer cubes and slit green chillies.Sprinkle red chilly powder and stir for 1-2 mins on low flame.Serve hot with roti/naan.

Recipe Source : Amul.com