Guilt-Free Afghani Paneer

Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix paneer cubes with black pepper, salt, and ginger-garlic paste. Set aside for 15 mins.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pan and cook the paneer until golden on both sides. Keep aside.
  3. 3In another pan, heat ghee, add tej patta and cinnamon.
  4. 4Sauté onions, turai, garlic, ginger, and green chilies with salt until water evaporates.
  5. 5Add coriander powder and garam masala. Cook for 2–3 mins.
  6. 6Toss in fresh coriander and cook again for 2–3 mins. Let cool.
  7. 7Remove tej patta and cinnamon, then blend with 50 g paneer, hung curd, and a little water into a smooth paste.
  8. 8Transfer back to the pan, add kasoori methi, and bring to a boil.
  9. 9Add cooked paneer, mix well.
  10. 10Garnish 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

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Tips

  • Serve hot with chapati or paratha.