South Indian Style Paneer Ghee Roast

Paneer Ghee Roast

Ingredients:

Coriander seeds - 3 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1.5 tsp
Fennel seeds (saunf) - 2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) - 1/2 tsp
Black peppercorns - 1/2 tsp
Garlic cloves - 7-8
Tamarind pulp - 2 tbsp
Dry red chilies - 6
Ghee - 5 tbsp

Paneer (cottage cheese) - 400 gm

Curd - 5 tbsp

Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

Salt as per taste

Onion (finely chopped) - 1 cup

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - 12-14

Method:

1. Heat a pan with 1 tbsp ghee and roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, peppercorns, red chilies.

2. Let them cool down and blend into a smooth paste with tamarind pulp, garlic with a little water

3. In a bowl add cubed paneer

4. Add prepared masala paste, lemon juice, curd, salt

5. Mix well and set aside for 30 minutes

6. In the pan heat 4 tbsp ghee

7. Add curry leaves, finely chopped onions

8. Fry until they turn light golden brown

9. Add the marinated paneer along with 1/2 cup water

10. Cook for 3-4 minutes

11. Add turmeric powder and cook on low flame for another 7-8 minutes

12. Serve hot with roti, nan, chapathi, parotta, dosa, uttapam, rice

Note: You can add 1 tsp jaggery powder if you like a bit sweet taste