Ingredients
- 500 gms. firm paneer
- 2 onions sliced into thin rings
- 1 tsp. ginger grated
- 1 tsp. garlic crushed fine
- 1/2 tbsp. coriander finely chopped
- 1 tsp. ajwain seeds
- 3/4 cup gram flour
- 1 tsp. red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. tandoori masala
- 1/2 tsp. punjabi garam masala
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 anardhana powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp. oil
How to make Amritsari Paneer
- Cut paneer into 1x1x1 cubes.
- Make a thick mixture of flour, salt, ginger, garlic, turmeric, ajwain, garam & tandoori masalas.
- Sprinkle 2-3 tbsp. water if necessary. Add 1/2 tbsp. oil, mix well.
- Use 2 tbsp. mixture to marinate onions, and rest to marinate paneer cubes.
- Marinate paneer for 10 minutes.
- Fry pieces and mesh till crisp and brown.
- Heat remaining oil, add onions, saute till light brown.
- Add marinate paste, stir well and cook.
- When dry add fried paneer, chilli, anardhana powder, sugar, salt.
- Toss well and garnish with coriander.
