Achari Paneer

Prep Time: 10min
Cook Time: 25min
Total Time: 35min
Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

For Achari Masala

1 Tspn Coriander(Dhania) Powder or 1 Tblspn Coriander Seeds

1 Tspn Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

1/2 Tspn Mustard Seeds

1 Tblspn Fennel Seeds

2-3 Dry Red Chillies

1/8 Tspn Fenugreek Seeds

For Yogurt Cashew Paste

1/3 Cup Thick Yogurt/Curd
5 Cashew Nuts
1 Tblspn Besan/Gram Flour

For Achari Paneer

250 Grams Cottage Cheese/Paneer, cut into 3/4 inch cubes

2 Medium Sized Tomatoes, pureed

1 Medium Sized Onion, finely chopped

1 Tspn Red Chilli Powder
1/8 Tspn Turmeric Powder
Salt to Taste
3/4 Tspn Gingergarlic Paste
1/2 Cup Water or add as needed
1/2 Tspn Kasuri Methi
2 Tblspn Oil
1 Tblspn Cilantro Leaves (Kothmir), chopped

Directions

For Achari Masala

• Add all the ingredients into a mixer jar & grind or blend into a fine powder. Keep aside.

For Yogurt Cashew Paste

• Add all the ingredients into a mixer jar & grind or blend into a smooth mixture. Keep aside.

For Achari Paneer

• Heat oil in a sauce pan on medium flame, add chopped onion & fry until they turn translucent. 

• Add gingergarlic paste, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, achari masala & saute for a minute.

• Now add tomato puree & mix everything well. 

• Cook for 2-3 minutes & add yogurt cashew paste.

• Cook for 3-4 minutes or until oil separates & add water.

• Bring it to a boil or cook until desired consistency of the gravy & stir occasionally in between. Now add kasuri methi, paneer cubes & mix everything well. 

• Cook for 1-2 minutes & turn off the flame. Finally garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.
• Serve hot with roti or tandoori roti or garlic butter naan or kulcha. 

Note: For Achari Paneer Frankie:

• Take one chapathi/roti & spoon the achari paneer mixture lengthwise on the center of the chapati. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala powder(optional), chopped onion on paneer mixture & roll the chapathi/roti. 
• Repeat the process with remaining chapathis.
• Serve immediately.