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Achari Paneer

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Time20 Min
DifficultyIntermediate
Serves1

Achari Paneer is a delicious vegetarian appetizer served in five-star hotels, small eateries, and mid-scale restaurants. Considered a Punjabi delicacy, it is served as part of the main course along with pulao, naan or any Indian bread. Spicy, hot and simply tantalizing on the taste buds, the achari masala gravy is made by picking an assortment of spices and cream. Some variants of this Achari pane ... er recipe make use of cashews to make it sweeter and adding yoghurt to the dish gives it a slightly tangy taste. The achari pickle flavour and texture are perfected by mixing ingredients used for making traditional Indian pickle, which is how it gets a mildly sour note. For a lip-smacking Punjabi dinner, we recommend preparing this dish on the weekends along with your desserts and sides. To enhance the taste of the dish, you can add more mustard oil to it. If you want to prevent the curd from curdling in the gravy, you can mix a small amount of besan or plain white flour. For those who are on gluten-free diets or watching their carb intake, you can use coconut flour instead of plain white flour instead. You can whip up a lavish restaurant-style meal for your kids by pairing our Achari Paneer masala with piping hot butter naans or butter rotis. They will be absolutely delighted!

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre246 Cal246 Cal246 Cal246 Cal
  • 14gProtein
  • 15gFat
  • 14gCarbs
  • 2gFibre

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

1.75 teaspoons

Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri)

Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri)

1 pinch

Cumin

Cumin

1 pinch

Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds

1 pinch

Mustard Seeds

Mustard Seeds

1 pinch

Kaloonji

Kaloonji

1 pinch

Fenugreek/methi Seeds

Fenugreek/methi Seeds

1 pinch

Salt

Salt

1 pinch

Menu Item

Ginger Garlic Paste

Ginger Garlic Paste

0.33 tablespoons

Tomato Puree

Tomato Puree

2 tablespoons

Dairy

Curd

Curd

1.75 tablespoons

Paneer

Paneer

0.5 cups

Other

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Onion Puree/paste

Onion Puree/paste

3 tablespoons

Water

Water

0.25 glasss

Directions
1
In a pan, add Oil, Red Chilli Powder, Ginger Garlic Paste & Cumin Powder. Saute for 2 mins.
2
Add Onion Paste and Tomato Puree. Cook for 2 mins.
3
In a pan, add Oil, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Kalonji & Methi Seeds. Saute for 1 min.
4
Add Onion Tomato Masala, Water & Curd.
5
Add Paneer cubes and Salt. Cook for 1-2 mins.
6
Serve hot.
Health Benefits of Achari Paneer
Paneer recipes are generally low in carb and high in protein which means they digest more slowly and keep you feeling full longer. Our Achari paneer recipe can be made healthier if you prepare it using vegetable oils like avocado oil, peanut oil or coconut oil over refined oils. You can use low-fat cottage cheese to reduce the calories and fat in the recipe. When you consume Achari paneer with fresh salads and healthy whole-grain bread-like Bajra and Jowar Rotis, you get a meal that’s not only filling but free from any harmful additives and processed ingredients. Paneer is rich in Vitamin C which boosts your immune system, thus, protecting you from colds and flu. The phosphorus in cottage cheese keeps your bones strong and healthy by working alongside the calcium content in dairy. If you’re trying to eat healthier and get in shape, you can pair your Achari paneer with a serving of complex carbs like brown rice, quinoa, or buckwheat for a filling post-workout meal. Home-cooked food is always better than refined or packaged foods and this dish will hit the spot when you’re having those cravings!

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