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Cheesy Surti Paneer Ghotala | पनीर & चीज़ सूरति style घोटाला | Paneer Pav Bhaji | Chef Ranveer Brar

Surti Paneer Ghotala, a bold, buttery street-style dish from Surat, packed with spicy flavours and soft paneer. You can say, it's Paneer Bhurji meets Pav Bhaji! Made with rich masala, butter, and a hint of sweetness, this amazing Paneer gravy recipe pairs perfectly with pav. गुजराती स्ट्रीट फूड और दमदार स्वाद पसंद करने वालों के लिए एकदम परफेक्ट।

30-35 minutes
2-4
Indian
Cheesy Surti Paneer Ghotala | पनीर & चीज़ सूरति style घोटाला | Paneer Pav Bhaji | Chef Ranveer Brar Recipe - Ranveer Brar

Ingredients

For Paste

1 inch Ginger (peeled & roughly sliced), अदरक

1-2 tbsp Tender Coriander stems (chopped), धनिया के डंठल

5-6 no. Garlic cloves, लहसुन

3-4 no. Green Chillies (roughly chopped), हरी मिर्च

⅓ cup fresh Coriander leaves (chopped), धनिया पत्ता

1 tsp Degi Red Chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर

½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर

1 tbsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर

1 tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

 

For Surati Paneer Ghotala

2 tbsp Ghee, घी

1-2 tbsp Oil, तेल

Prepared paste, तैयार किया हुआ पेस्ट

1 ½ medium Onions (chopped), प्याज
1 large Capsicum (chopped), शिमला मिर्च

1 ½ medium Tomatoes (chopped), टमाटर

1 tbsp Butter (cubed), मक्खन

Marinated Paneer, मैरिनेटेड पनीर

1 cup Water, पानी

⅓ cup Water, पानी

Fried Paneer (chopped), तला हुआ पनीर

2-3 tbsp fresh Coriander leaves (chopped), धनिया पत्ता

½ cup Cheese (grated), चीज़

 

For Paneer Marination

200 gms Paneer (cut into thin slabs), पनीर

1-2 tsp Garam masala, गरम मसाला

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

½ tsp Oil

600 gms Paneer (grated), पनीर

Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

1 heaped tbsp Degi Red Chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर

 

For Frying Paneer

2-3 heaped tbsp Oil, तेल

Marinated Paneer, मैरिनेटेड पनीर

 

For Garnish 

Fried Paneer, तला हुआ पनीर

Butter (cubed), मक्खन

Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

Process

For Paste

  • In a bowl, add ginger, tender coriander stems, garlic, green chillies, fresh coriander leaves.
  • Add degi red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds and salt to taste.
  • Transfer it into the mixer grinder jar and grind it into the smooth fine paste.
  • Keep it aside for further use.

 

For Surati Paneer Ghotala

  • In a shallow tawa or handi, add ghee, oil, once it’s hot, add prepared paste and cook for 7-8 minutes until oil separates from the masala.
  • Add onions, capsicum, tomatoes, butter and let it cook for another 4-5 minutes or until it’s cooked.
  • Add water to adjust the consistency, add fried paneer and cook for a while until it’s cooked.
  • Finish it with fresh coriander leaves, cheese and give it a good mix.
  • Transfer it into the serving dish, garnish it with fried paneer, butter and coriander sprig.
  • Serve hot with ladi pav and roti.

 

For Paneer Marination

  • In a tray, place paneer slabs, sprinkle some garam masala, salt to taste, oil and marinate well.
  • In a separate bowl, add grated paneer, salt to taste, degi red chilli powder and give it a good mix.
  • Keep it aside for further use.

For Frying Paneer

  • In a pan, add oil, once it’s hot, add marinated paneer slabs and fry them until it’s light golden in color and crispy on texture.
  • Remove it into the absorbent sheet and keep it aside for further use.

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