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Achari Paneer

An authentic vegetarian recipe from Punjab, India — with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Traditional Achari Paneer from Punjab, India
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The Story Behind the Dish

Achari Paneer is a treasured vegetarian dish from Punjab, India — a reflection of the region's ingredients, climate, and culinary traditions passed down through generations.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, fennel, kalonji, fenugreek, and cumin (the panch phoran pickle spices). Add dry red chillies. Let splutter 30 seconds.

  2. Add onions and cook until golden.

  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.

  4. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.

  5. Add mango pickle and its oil. Stir well.

  6. Add yogurt in batches, stirring each addition.

  7. Cook on medium heat until oil separates.

  8. Add paneer cubes. Coat gently in the achari gravy.

  9. Simmer 5 minutes. Adjust salt (note: pickle is salty).

  10. Serve garnished with coriander alongside naan or rice.

Cook

30 mins

Serves

4 servings

Level

Easy

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