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Guilt-Free Afghani Paneer
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Directions
1
In a bowl, mix paneer cubes with black pepper, salt, and ginger-garlic paste. Set aside for 15 mins.
2
Heat oil in a pan and cook the paneer until golden on both sides. Keep aside.
3
In another pan, heat ghee, add tej patta and cinnamon.
4
Sauté onions, turai, garlic, ginger, and green chilies with salt until water evaporates.
5
Add coriander powder and garam masala. Cook for 2–3 mins.
6
Toss in fresh coriander and cook again for 2–3 mins. Let cool.
7
Remove tej patta and cinnamon, then blend with 50 g paneer, hung curd, and a little water into a smooth paste.
8
Transfer back to the pan, add kasoori methi, and bring to a boil.
9
Add cooked paneer, mix well.
10
Garnish with chili oil and curd (optional).
Ingredients
200 g paneer
0.5 tsp black pepper
to taste salt
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp oil
1 tsp ghee
1 tej patta
1 cinnamon stick
2 onions
2 turai
6 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger
4 green chilies
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
handful fresh coriander leaves
50 g paneer
2 tbsp hung curd
1 tsp kasoori methi
chilli oil
curd
Equipment
bowl
pan
spatula
blender
Tips
Serve hot with chapati or paratha.
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