Aachari Paneer (अचारी पनीर)

Aachari Paneer is a flavorful and spicy Indian vegetarian dish that originates from the northern regions of India. It is made with paneer, a type of Indian cottage cheese, cooked in a tangy and spicy tomato-based gravy that is flavored with a mix of aromatic seeds such as cumin, fennel, nigella, and fenugreek. The dish is further enhanced with the addition of onions, green bell peppers, ginger-garlic paste, and a blend of warm spices like coriander, cumin, turmeric, and red chili powder. The final result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a hearty meal. Aachari Paneer can be served with roti or rice and garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

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Ingredients

20-25 mins

2-3 people

200 gpaneer, cut into cubes
1 tablespoonvegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoonfennel seeds
1 teaspoonnigella seeds
1 teaspoonfenugreek seeds
1onion, finely chopped
1green bell pepper, chopped
2tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
1 teaspooncumin powder
1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
1/2 teaspoonred chili powder
Salt
1/2 cupwater
2coriander leaves
Equipment
1pan/wok
1wooden spoon/spatula
1knife
1chopping board
Spoons(measuring type)
1lid

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Steps

20-25 mins

1

In a pan/wok, heat vegetable oil and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Saute for a few seconds until they start to splutter.
2

Add finely chopped onions and green bell pepper. Cook until onions turn translucent.
3

Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
4

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
5

Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
6

Add paneer cubes and mix gently.
7

Add salt to taste and water. Mix well and cover the pan with a lid.
8

Cook for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens and the paneer is cooked.
9

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.