Andhra Spicy Paneer Masala चटपटा पनीर मसाला दक्षिण का

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.