Achari Paneer

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup paneer cubes
2. 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
3. 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
4. 5 to 6 fenugreek (methi) seeds
5. 1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
6. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
7. 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
8. 1 onion, sliced
9. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
10. 1/2 tsp chilli powder
11. 1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
12. 3/4 cup curds (dahi)
13. 1 tsp plain flour (maida)
14. 3 tbsp chopped corriander (dhania)
15. 1 tbsp oil
16. salt to taste

Method:

• Mix the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida in a small bowl.
• Heat the oil and add the seed mixture.
• When they crackle, add the onion and saute till it turns translucent.
• Add the paneer, turmeric, chilli powder, black salt and stir for some time.
• Add the curds, sprinkle the plain flour and mix well.
• Add the coriander and salt and bring to a boil.
• Serve hot with rice or rotis.