Achari Paneer Masala Recipe

Name: Achari Paneer Masala Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cuisine: North Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 250 grams Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese); 2 Onions; finely chopped; 4 Tomatoes; 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); 4 Cashew nuts; 1 tablespoon Mustard oil; 1 Green Chilli; pinch Asafoetida (hing); Salt; to taste; For Masala; 1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds; 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf); 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu); 1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds); 2 Kashmiri dry red chillies; 1/4 teaspoon Kalonji (Onion Nigella Seeds); 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 30 M

Course Lunch

Cuisine North Indian Recipes

Diet High Protein Vegetarian

Achari Paneer Masala is a delicious gravy which you can make for your everyday meals or for your house parties.

Ingredients

250 grams Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)
2 Onions
finely chopped
4 Tomatoes
1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
4 Cashew nuts
1 tablespoon Mustard oil
1 Green Chilli
pinch Asafoetida (hing)
Salt
to taste
For Masala
1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
2 Kashmiri dry red chillies
1/4 teaspoon Kalonji (Onion Nigella Seeds)
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)

Instructions

Step 1

To begin making the Achari Paneer Masala Recipe, firstly soak the cashews in hot water for about 15-20 minutes

Step 2

Dry roast the ingredients listed under masala which includes coriander seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, methi seeds, Kashmiri dry red chillies, Kalonji, cumin seeds on low flame for about 5-10 minutes till the spices release their aroma

Step 3

Let them cool and grind to a powder using a mixer grinder

Step 4

Puree the green capsicum, cashews and tomatoes together and set aside

Step 5

Heat the mustard oil to its smoking point in a heavy bottomed pan

Step 6

Add green chillies, asafoetida and saute for 10-15 seconds

Step 7

After 10 to 15 seconds, add in the chopped onions and cook till they turn slightly golden brown

Step 8

Once the onions are brown, add the powdered masalas and roast together for about 15 -20 seconds

Step 9

Spoon in the pureed tomato and capsicum and cook till the gravy thickens and the oil separates and starts floating on the sides

Step 10

This will take about 5 to 7 minutes

Step 11

After 5 to 7 minutes, add the paneer and cook for just 2 minutes till the Achari Paneer Masala comes up to the temperature of the gravy

Step 12

Once done, check the salt and seasonings and adjust according to taste

Step 13

Turn off the heat and transfer the Achari Paneer Masala to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 14

Serve Achari Paneer Masala Recipe along with Phulka or Jeera Rice, Dal Fry, and Boondi Raita for a weekend meal