Banarasi Chutney wala Paneer चटपटा बनारसी चटनी पनीर spicy Paneer recipe

For Chutney

• In a pan, add oil, ghee, once it’s hot, add onions, salt to taste, ginger and saute it well until translucent.
• Transfer it to the mixer grinder jar, add coriander leaves, mint leaves, cashew nuts, green chillies, tomato and grind it into a smooth paste.
• Keep it aside for further use.

For Frying Paneer

• In the same pan, add oil, ghee, once it’s hot, add paneer and fry until golden brown.
• Transfer it to a tray, add water and leave it aside to soak for 15-20 minutes.
• Keep it aside for further use.

For Curd Mixture

• In a bowl, add curd, degi red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and mix it well.
• Keep it aside for further use.

For Chutney Wala Paneer

• In a kadai or handi, add remaining excess oil, once it’s hot, add a pinch of asafoetida, cloves, black peppercorns, green cardamom, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, dry fenugreek seeds, dry red chili and saute it well.
• Add prepared curd mixture and cook it for 4-5 minutes on medium flames.
• Add prepared chutney, salt to taste, sugar and cook it for a while.
• Add black peppercorns, dry mango powder, fresh cream and mix it well.
• Finish it with roasted nuts, fried paneer, fresh cream and give it a good mix.
• Transfer it to a serving dish, garnish it with pomegranate pearls, fresh cream and coriander sprig.
• Serve hot with roti or paratha.

For Roasting Nuts

• In a pan, heat ghee, add raisins, cashew nuts and roast for 1-2 minutes until golden in color on medium flames.
• Transfer it to a tray or bowl and keep it aside for further use.