Achari Paneer
Achari paneer is made with fresh or fried paneer cubes cooked in a tomato and capsicum paste gravy that includes nigella seeds, asafetida, a mix of powdered spices, ginger paste, and yogurt.
Ingredients
To cook paneer achari:
- 200 grams paneer cut into small cubes
- 2 pieces tomatoes medium size, roughly chopped
- 1 piece capsicum medium size, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- ½ tsp nigella seeds
- ¼ tsp asafetida hing
- 2 pieces green chilies roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ cup yogurt whisked
- ½ tbsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup water
- Coriander leaves a handful, roughly chopped
To make the achari masala-
- 2 pieces dry red chilies whole
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
Instructions
- Dry roast and grind 2 pieces of dry red chilies, 1 tsp of coriander seeds, 1 tsp of cumin seeds, 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp of fennel seeds, and 1 tsp of mustard seeds for 2 minutes to make the achaari masala.
- Make a paste of 2 medium-sized, roughly chopped tomatoes and one capsicum.
- Fry ½ tsp of nigella seeds and ¼ tsp of asafetida (hing) in 2 tbsp cooking oil. Add 2 pieces of finely chopped green chilies and 1 tbsp ginger paste.
- Add ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of red chili powder, tomato-capsicum paste, ½ cup whisked yogurt and salt to taste.
- Add the ground achari masala made before, small cubes of 200 grams of paneer and ½ tbsp of sugar.
- Add ½ cup of water.
- Add a handful of roughly chopped coriander leaves.
- Your tasty and spicy homemade achari paneer is ready.
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Notes
You should wait until roasted spices cool down before grinding them. This method will stop moisture from entering the product and forming clumps.
Whisk the yogurt thoroughly before adding. This method will create a smooth gravy texture.
I suggest you add yogurt while cooking at low temperature because this method will stop curdling.
I have not fried the paneer before adding it. You may use fried paneer cubes if you want.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Achari Paneer
Amount per Serving
Calories
340
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
51
mg
2
%
Potassium
218
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
1638
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
52
mg
63
%
Calcium
392
mg
39
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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