ACHARI PANEER

Achari Paneer | Achari Paneer Masala Recipe | Pickled Flavour Paneer Recipe with detailed photo and video. Achari Paneer is a highly aromatic paneer recipe with homemade achari masala. Best served with basmati steamed rice, jeera rice, roti or naan. Must try & enjoy this pickle-flavoured paneer recipe…

paneer jalfrezi recipe | how to make restaurant style paneer jalfrezi with step by step photo and video recipe. traditionally the jalfrezi recipes were prepared from the leftover vegetables or paneer or even meat with chilli and onion. the name jalfrezi has been derived from 2 bengali words jhālpharezī which means literally means spicy food. it can be either consumed with roti or chapathi’s for lunch or dinner.

 

i have shared several paneer curries recipe till now, but certainly paneer jalfrezi is my new favourite curry recipe. the main reason is because of the chinese flavour to an indian curry with spices. i particularly like the sweet and tangy taste in spicy curry which get infused to soft paneer. i try this jalfrezi recipe often and i like it with both rice and chapathi. the other reason i like this recipe is because it can be served as starters or as side dish too. the curry is basically on dry side and can easily fit in as appetizer for your next party.

furthermore, some important steps and tips for a perfect restaurant style paneer jalfrezi. firstly, i have used the homemade paneer for this jalfrezi recipe and i made sure the paneer was not moist or extra soft. the paneer has to be firm so that it does not crumble while stir frying it with vegetables. secondly, i used normal tomato sauce in this recipe, however you can also use maggi hot and sweet tomato sauce for extra spice level. lastly, replace the paneer with your choice of vegetables for a vegetable jalfrezi recipe.

paneer jalfrezi recipe | how to make restaurant style paneer jalfrezi

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easy paneer jalfrezi recipe | how to make restaurant style paneer jalfrezi

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup curd / yogurt (thick)
  • ½ tsp turmeric / haldi
  • 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder / daniya powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves (crushed)
  • ½ tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp ginger – garlic paste
  • ¼ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
  • 2 tsp besan / gram flour (dry roasted)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tsp oil

VEGETABLES :

  • ½ onions (petals)
  • ½ capsicum (red & green, cubed)
  • 5 cubes paneer / cottage cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. firstly, take ½ cup thick curd / yogurt.
  2. further add in all the spices along with salt.
  3. mix till all the spices are combined well with curd.
  4. now add ½ onion petals, ½ cubed capsicum (red & green) and 5 cubes paneer.
  5. also add 1 tsp of oil.
  6. mix gently till all the vegetables are coated well.
  7. furthermore, to marinate, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. after marination, insert the marinated paneer, capsicum and onions into wooden skewers.
  9. further, roast it on a hot tawa or grill in oven or tandoor.
  10. finally, sprinkle some chaat masala and serve paneer tikka immediately.

how to make paneer jalfrezi with step by step photo:

  1. firstly, in a large bowl take ½ cup thick curd / yogurt.

2. further add in ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp kasuri methi, ½ tsp chaat masala, 1 tsp ginger – garlic paste and ¼ tsp ajwain.

3. furthermore add 2 tsp of roasted besan, 1 tbsp lemon juice and salt.

4. mix till all the spices are combined well with curd.

5. now add ½ onion petals, ½ cubed capsicum (red & green) and 5 cubes paneer.

6. also add 1 tsp of oil.

7. mix gently to coat vegetables well.

8. furthermore, to marinate, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

9. after marination, insert the marinated paneer, capsicum and onions into wooden skewers.

10. further, roast it on a hot tawa or grill in oven or tandoor.

11. also spread a tsp of oil over the tikka.

12. roast on medium flame and keep rotating in between.

13. roast all sides, making sure it doesn’t burnt.

14. finally, sprinkle some chaat masala and serve paneer tikka immediately.

notes:

  • firstly, make sure to marinate at-least 30 minutes or extend till overnight, for perfect restaurant style tikka taste.
  • also, adding a drop of red food colour, gives bright red
  • additionally, add vegetables of your choice like broccoli, baby corn, mushroom or potato.
  • finally, serve panner tikka immediately, else it doesn’t taste great.