Directions
Dahi Wala Paneer
Ingredients
For Marination
Paneer (पनीर) – 400 gms
Salt (नमक) – ¾ tsp
Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
Chilli Powder (मिर्च पाउडर) – 1 tsp
Mustard Oil (सरसों तेल) – 3 tbsp
For Paste
Curd (दही) – 1½ cups
Cashewnut (काजू) – ⅓ cup
Ginger (अदरक) – a small piece
Onion, small (प्याज़) – 1 no
Garlic Cloves (लहसुन) – 10-12 nos
Green Chillies (हरि मिर्च) – 2 nos
Black Pepper (काली मिर्च) – 10-12 nos
For Curry
Oil (तेल) – 4 tbsp
Black Cardamom (काली इलाइची) – 1 no
Kalonji (कलौंजी) – ½ tsp
Cloves (लौंग) – 4-5 nos
Green Chilli (हरि मिर्च) – 1 no
Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
Kashmiri Chilli Powder (कश्मीरी मिर्च पाउडर) – 2 tsp
Coriander Powder (धनिया पाउडर) – 1½ tbsp
Salt (नमक) – to taste
Water (पानी) – 3 cups
Garam Masala (गरम मसाला) – a pinch
Mint Powder (पुदीना ऊडर) – a pinch
Kasoori Methi Powder (कसूरी मेथी पाउडर) – a pinch
Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) – handful
Chilli Oil (रोगन) – a dash
Steps
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For Dahi wala Paneer, Cut paneer into cubes. Mix paneer cubes with salt, turmeric, chilli powder, and mustard oil in a bowl. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes. On a hot tawa or pan, heat some oil and grill the paneer till the grill marks are visible on all sides. In a blender, combine curd, soaked cashew nuts, ginger, onion, garlic, green chillies, and black pepper. Blend into a smooth paste. |
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Heat oil in a pan, add black cardamom, kalonji, cloves, and green chilli. Sauté for a minute. Pour in the prepared paste. Add turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder, and coriander powder. Mix well. Cook until the oil starts separating. Pour water, add salt, and bring it to a boil. Sprinkle garam masala, mint powder, kasoori methi powder, salt and chopped coriander. |
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Drop in the grilled paneer and cook it in the gravy for at least 5 minutes. Finish with a dash of chilli oil for extra flavour. Serve hot with naan or rice. Dahi wala paneer is ready to be enjoyed. |
