Chatpata Paneer

Paneer, many people feel, by nature has no taste. But his recipe will change that perception! Punch a zingy and spicy taste into paneer. It can be enjoyed as a snack or even a side dish for lunch or dinner; with paratha, roti or pulao/Indian fried rice. The yoghurt along with all the ingredients lend the dish a tangy taste. Cashew paste provides the dish a richness, which along with the softness of the paneer forms a scrumptious combination. This is what makes it great as a snack and side-dish. You can definitely amp up the spice level as per your taste! Wow family and friends, keeping the secret that the dish is actually, quite easy-to-prepare. Just follow this recipe!

 

Ingredients – 

• Paneer (about a dozen pieces) 
• 6-7 tablespoon of ghee
• 3-4 teaspoon of chopped garlic
• 4 tablespoon of browned onion paste
• A bowl curd
• 3 teaspoon of coriander powder
• 3 teaspoon of roasted kaju paste
• 1 teaspoon of Kashmiri mirch powder
• salt according to taste
• 1 teaspoon of roasted jeera powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of kasuri methi
• 1/2 teaspoon of Black Pepper Powder
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 4 teaspoon of cream
• 3-4 teaspoon of coriander leaves

Method of Preparation –

• Sauté garlic in heated oil until it becomes golden brown.
• Next add the browned onion paste along with the curd and mix it well.
• Next coriander powder, kaju paste and Kashmriri mirch powder are to be added and stir to mix it all up.
• Finally add in the paneer pieces followed by jeera powder, kasoori methi, black pepper powder as well as lemon juice. Mix all of this.
• Add the cream and stir it well.
• Serve it hot after garnishing with coriander leaves.