Paneer is a protein rich food used extensively in Indian cuisine. Paneer is readily available at most of the sweet shops or can be made easily at home too (I will post how to make paneer at home very soon). My mom was inspired to cook this dish after watching it being cooked on a television show. I have not personally tried this recipe yet, but the verdict given by my mom and sister was great. This makes a good evening snack or even serves as a starter.
Ingredients:
- Paneer, cut into rectangular strips 250 gm
- Hung curd ¼ cup
- Chat masala powder ½ tsp
- Green chili paste 1-2 tsp
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- Garam masala powder ¼ tsp
- Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil 2-3 tbsp
Method: Beat the curd to a smooth consistency. Add the chat masala powder, green chili paste, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, ginger garlic paste, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly and add the paneer strips to it. Toss lightly taking care not to break the paneer strips. Make sure the marinade coats the paneer pieces on all sides and let stand for one-half hour. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the marinated paneer strips on a low flame till they turn golden brown on both sides. Serve hot garnished with tomatoes, onions, and beetroot.
Tip: If you feel the marinade is too dry you can add some more curd. Similarly you can increase or decrease the use of masala powders and green chili paste to suit your palate.
wonderful way of teaching how to cook! i am alone an my home for the first time and trying to make different dishes . i searched this recipe on various other sites but the best thing about your site is that the ingredients are very simple which i can manage gathering and is so finely explained that even a person cooking for the first time can do it very well!!! thanks!!!!
Thanks Raj. Glad it helps you.
really i like this recipe.