Achari Paneer

For Marinade.

Ginger Paste 1/2 tablespoon
Garlic Paste 1/2 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder 1 teaspoon
Haldi (turmeric powder) 1/2 tsp
1 tablespoon oil
salt as per taste

Achari Masala Ingredients

Jeera (Cumin Seeds) 1/4 teaspoon
Rai (Mustard Seeds) 1/2 teaspoon
Methi Dana ( Fenegreek seeds) 1/4 teaspoon
Saunf ( Fennel Seeds) 1/2 teaspoon
Kalonji (Onion Seeds) 1/4/ teaspoon
Heeng ( Asafeotida) 2 pinches
Oil 1 tablespoon
Other Ingredients

Paneer(cottage cheese or you can also use Firm Tofu) 2 cups - cut in small cubes.
Dahi(Yoghurt) 1/2 cup
Onions finely diced 1/2 cup
Ginger Paste 1/2 tablespoon
Garlic Paste 1/2 teaspoon
Green Chilli chopped 1 teaspoon
Garam Masala 1/2 teaspoon
Amchur ( Dried Mango Powder) 1/2 teaspoon
salt as per taste
Fresh Coriander chopped finely 2 tablespoons
Oil, for deep frying

Instructions:

Marination

Take a small bowl.
Add all the Marinade ingredients including the oil and mix well.
Add the pieces of paneer in the mixture and mix well by hand.
Keep it aside for 30 minutes.

Preparation.

1. Take a frying pan and pour the oil for deep frying.
2. Add the paneer and fry it till crispy and keep aside on some tissue paper to drain the excess oil.
3. Take a heave bottom pan and put it on medium heat.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
5. Add Rai and let it crackle.
6. Add the Heeng .
7. Add the Methi Dana(Fenugreek Seeds)
8. Add the Jeera(Cumin Seeds)
9. Add the Saunf(fennel seeds).
10.Add the Kalaunji (Onion Seeds)
11.Add the garlic paste and stir the garlic paste so that it gets mixed in the oil and starts to change colour..
12. Add the ginger paste and stir to mix it well.
13. Add the onions and stir well for 2 minutes.
14. Add the turmeric powder and stir for 2 minutes.
15. Add the Garam Masala and stir till the onion mixture has been cooked.( you will see the oil oozing out from the onion mixture )
16. Add the Amchur (Dried Mango Powder).
18. Add the salt as per taste
19. Add the yoghurt now and stir.
20. Now add the fried Paneer and mix well.

While serving add some fresh and chopped coriander on top.
You can also add some fresh cream on top if needed while garnishing.
Enjoy it with Roti, Naan or Rice