Thursday, October 9, 2008

ACHARI PANEER

Cooking Time : 7 minutes.
Preparation Time : 6 minutes.
Serves 2.

Ingredients
1 cup paneer, cubed
1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
5 to 6 fenugreek seeds (methi)
1 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
1 onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon black salt (sanchal)
3/4 cup curds
1 teaspoon plain flour (maida)
3 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 tablespoon oil
salt to taste

Method
1. Mix the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida in a small bowl.
2. Heat the oil and add the seed mixture.
3. When they crackle, add the onion and saute till it turns translucent.
4. Add the paneer, turmeric, chilli powder, black salt and stir for some time.
5. Add the curds, sprinkle the plain flour and mix well.
6. Add the coriander and salt and bring to a boil.
7. Serve hot with rice or rotis.