Achari Paneer Masala

Achari Paneer Masala

by Hetal Kamdar

Ingredients (1/3)

  • 2 tsp split yellow mustard
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds/saunf
  • 1/2 tsp nigella seeds/kalonji
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds/methi
  • 3-4 dry red chilies
  • 1 cup very finely chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • 10-12 cloves clove of crushed garlic
  • 2 finely chopped green chilies
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste
  • 1 dry red chilies
  • 1 tbsp Achari masala

Ingredients (2/3)

  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • salt as per taste
  • 250-300 grams paneer/cottage cheese
  • 1 medium capsicum/bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 2 cups full fat hung curd
  • 2-3 tbsp corn starch
  • 4-5 garlic cloves + 1 piece ginger
  • 1 tsp dry mango powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Ingredients (3/3)

  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed kasuri methi
  • a pinch of hing
  • 1 tsp mustard oil
  • Salt as per taste

Step 1 of 8

Grind all the dry spices of Achari masala to slight semi-fine texture and keep it aside.

Step 2 of 8

Take hung curd in a bowl and whisk till smooth.

Step 3 of 8

Now add red chili powder, cornflour, ginger-garlic paste, hing, coriander powder, red chili powder, dry mango powder, crushed dry Kasuri methi, salt, and mustard oil.

Step 4 of 8

Add about 2 tbsp of dry Achari masala in the marinade.

Step 5 of 8

Mix all the above ingredients until it is well combined and add the bell peppers, onions, and paneer cubes.

Step 6 of 8

Gently mix the paneer cubes and veggies till they are evenly coated with the Achari marinade.

Step 7 of 8

Cover and refrigerate for about an hour

Step 8 of 8

Heat a nonstick pan and add oil.

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