
Andhra Spicy Paneer Masala चटपटा पनीर मसाला दक्षिण का
Whenever we talk about Andhra/Hyderabadi style dishes, the first flavour sense or taste to come to mind is - SPICY!! Celebrating one of the most popular spices, Chili peppers in today's recipe.
Ingredients
For Ginger Garlic Paste
1 inch Ginger, slice, अदरक
5-6 Garlic cloves, लहसुन
1 Green chilli, हरी मिर्च
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For Masala
1 tbsp Fennel seeds, सौंफ
½ tbsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
½ inch Cinnamon stick, दालचीनी
2-4 Cloves, लॉन्ग
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
For paneer Masala
1 tbsp Oil, तेल
1 tbsp Ghee, घी
1 Star anise, चक्र फूल
1 sprig Curry leave, करी पत्ते
1 tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
Prepared Ginger Garlic Paste, अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट
4 medium size Onion, chopped, प्याज
1 tsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर
1 tsp Guntur red chilli powder, गुंटूर लाल मिर्च पाउडर
4 medium size Tomato, chopped, टमाटर
2 Green chilli, chopped, हरी मिर्च
Little water, पानी
Prepared Masala, तैयार किया हुआ मसाला
1 sprig Curry leaves, करी पत्ते
Fried Paneer, तला हुआ पनीर
1 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता
For Paneer Marination
400 gms Paneer, cubed, पनीर
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
A pinch of degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
½ tbsp Oil, तेल
Oil for frying, तेल तलने के लिए
For Garnish
Fried curry leaves, करी पत्ते
Process
For Ginger Garlic Paste
- In a mortar pestle, add ginger, garlic, green chilli, salt to taste and make a smooth paste out of it.
For Masala
- In a non-stick pan, add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, dry roast on medium flame.
- Transfer it into a bowl, add salt to taste once it cools down, grind it into a fine powder.
For Paneer Masala
- In a deep bottom pan, add oil, ghee once it is hot, add star anise, curry leaves, cumin seeds and let it splutter well.
- Add prepared ginger garlic paste and saute it on medium flame until light brown in color.
- Add onion and saute it well. Add coriander powder, guntur red chilli powder and keep sauteing until the spices turn aromatic.
- Add tomato, green chilli and saute it well until tomatoes turn soft.
- Add little water and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes.
- Add prepared masala, curry leaves and mix it well.
- Add fried paneer and mix everything well. Simmer it for 5 minutes.
- Add coriander leaves and mix it well.
- Garnish it with fried curry leaves and serve hot with roti.
For Paneer Marination
- In a bowl, add paneer, a pinch of asafoetida, turmeric powder, a pinch of degi red chilli powder, oil and marinate well.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add marinated paneer and fry for a minute to make sure all the sides are cooked well.
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