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Pataka’ Paneer Changezi शादियों वाला पनीर चंगेज़ी बनाएं घर पर spicy Paneer recipe

After all the love for Aloo Changezi and Chicken Changezi, how can Paneer be left behind! Here's my recipe for Paneer Changezi, do try it and let me know :)

35-40 minutes
2-4
Indian
Pataka’ Paneer Changezi शादियों वाला पनीर चंगेज़ी बनाएं घर पर spicy Paneer recipe Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Marination

800 gms Paneer, cut into large cube, पनीर

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

1 ½ tsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर

½ tsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर

2 heaped tbsp Curd, beaten, दही

1 tsp Oil, तेल

1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट

 

For Frying Onions

½ cup Oil, तेल

3 medium Onions, roughly sliced, प्याज

 

For Paste

Fried Onion, तले हुए प्याज

10-12 no. Cashewnut, काजू

1 tbsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर

½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर

1 tbsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर

Few Coriander stem with roots, धनिये के डंठल

4-5 no. Green cardamom, हरी इलायची

1 no. Mace, जावित्री

3-4 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन

2 no. Green chillies, less spicy & broken into half, हरी मिर्च

 

For Frying Paneer

Remaining oil, बचा हुआ तेल

Marinated paneer, मैरिनेटेड पनीर

 

For Paneer Changezi

½ tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा

2 no Green cardamom, हरी इलायची

3 no Cloves, और लौंग

1 no. Bay leaf,  तेज पत्ता

Remaining oil, बचा हुआ तेल

1 ¼ cup Tomato puree, ताज़े टमाटर की प्यूरी

½ cup Curd, beaten, दही

½ tbsp Ginger garlic paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट

Prepared paste, तैयार किया हुआ पेस्ट
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

1 ½ cups Water, पानी

1 tbsp Fried onion oil, तले हुए प्याज का तेल

Fried paneer, तला हुआ पनीर

 

For Smoke

Coal, कोयला

2-3 no. Cloves, लौंग

1 tsp Ghee, घी

 

For Garnish

Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

Chilli oil, मिर्च का तेल

Fried onion, तले हुए प्याज

Process

For Marination

  • In a bowl, add paneer, salt to taste, degi red chili powder, coriander powder, curd, oil, ginger garlic paste and give a good mix.
  • Keep it aside to marinate for a while.

 

For Frying Onions

  • In a pan, add oil, once it’s hot, add onions and fry them until golden in colour.
  • Transfer it to an absorbent sheet and keep it aside for further use.

 

For Paste

  • In a bowl, add fried onions, cashewnuts, coriander powder, turmeric powder, degi red chili powder, coriander stems with roots, green cardamom, mace, garlic, green chillies and mix well.
  • Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it into a smooth paste.
  • Keep it aside for further use.

 

For Frying Paneer

  • In a pan, add remaining oil, once it’s hot, add marinated paneer and shallow fry them on all sides until golden in colour.
  • Transfer it to a tray and keep it aside for further use.

 

For Paneer Changezi

  • In a handi, add cumin seeds, green cardamom & cloves, bay leaf, remaining oil and let it splutter on high flames.
  • Add tomato puree, curd and saute it for 5-6 minutes until oil is separated.
  • Add ginger garlic paste, prepared paste and cook it for a while.
  • Add water to adjust the consistency and let it simmer for a while.
  • Finish it with fried onion oil, fried paneer and cook it for 4-5 minutes on medium flames.
  • Turn off the flames, place a small steel bowl into handi, add burnt coal in the steel bowl, add cloves, ghee, cover it with a lid and give smoke to the gravy for a while.
  • Transfer it to a serving dish, garnish it with coriander sprig, chilli oil and fried onion.
  • Serve hot with roti or naan.

 

 

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