# Paneer Thecha

Paneer Thecha is a dish made by dry roasting and crushing ingredients to create a flavorful green paste that coats paneer, which is then pan-fried.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Garlic
- Green Chili
- Coarse Salt
- Peanuts
- Coriander
- Water
- Paneer
- Oil

## Instructions

1. Dry roast the garlic, green chilies, coarse salt, and peanuts in a pan.
2. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a mortar and pestle and crush them.
3. Add lots of coriander to the crushed mixture.
4. Continue crushing the mixture until it forms a green paste.
5. Add a little water to the paste and mix well.
6. Take pieces of paneer and coat them thoroughly with the prepared green paste.
7. Place the coated paneer pieces on a hot griddle or pan with very little oil.
8. Shallow fry the paneer until it is cooked and slightly browned on all sides.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Mortar and Pestle
- Spoon
- Spatula

## Tips

- Use the stem of the coriander for added flavor.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGkTP9GREBc/?igsh=MWV3dDFibGk3ZnZmYw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/243947b5-fee8-4002-957f-653e8ca129ca
- Extracted: 2025-08-01

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