Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Achari Paneer
Chef's Menu Description
A pungent, tangy North Indian specialty infused with robust pickling spices, mustard seeds, fenugreek, nigella seeds, and fresh green chillies.
Ingredients
- • 250g paneer, cubed
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp fennel seeds
- • 1 tsp black peppercorns
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 10 shallots, finely sliced
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1/4 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry-roast the fennel seeds, peppercorns, dried red chilies, and grated coconut until fragrant, cool, and grind to a paste with a little water.
2
Phase 2
Heat the coconut oil and fry the shallots and ginger-garlic paste until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the ground paste and cook until the oil separates at the edges.
4
Phase 4
Toss in the paneer with the salt and 1/2 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with rice or dosa.