Achari Paneer Recipe: This Karwa Chauth Surprise Your Wife With This Dil Se Indian Paneer Recipe

This Achari Paneer recipe for Karwa Chauth is very easy to make and is perfect to indulge in after a long day of fasting. It is flavorful, spicy, and loaded with the goodness of paneer, making it an ideal festive treat for couples to share together.

achari paneer recipe

Karwa Chauth is a traditional Indian festival where married women fast from dawn to dusk for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and includes various customs and traditions. So if you are planning to make this day more special surprise your wife with an easy Achari Paneer recipe that your wife will surely like.

Achari paneer is a popular north Indian dish made with soft paneer cubes marinated in a spicy and tangy blend of pickling spices. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed with naan, roti, parathas, or even served alongside rice dishes.

The tangy and spicy taste of Achari Paneer makes it a dish that is hard to resist. The pickling flavors combine perfectly with the creamy richness of the paneer, making it a popular dish among people of all ages. Whether for lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to prove a satisfying and comforting treat for your taste buds.

Paneer is a great source of protein and other healthy nutrients. Mineral elements including magnesium, and potassium abundant in it. This can be important in controlling and reducing elevated blood pressure.It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many dishes, from curries to sandwiches, and is a great source of calcium and vitamin B12, making it a healthy and satisfying addition to any diet.

Here’s how you can make Achari Paneer at home this Karwa Chauth for your wife:

How To Make Achari Paneer:

Achari Paneer

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add all the seeds - mustard, cumin, fennel, coriander, and nigella. Let them crackle for a few seconds.

2. Add the chopped onions and saute until they turn translucent. Then add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for about a minute.

3. Add the chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become pulpy. Remove from heat and let it cool down for a while.

4. Once the mixture has cooled down, blend it in a mixer to make a smooth paste.

5. Cut the paneer into cubes and marinate them with the paste. Cover the marinated paneer and keep it aside for at least 30 minutes.

6. Heat the pan again and add the marinated paneer along with the marinade.

7. Cook for about five minutes, adding a little water if necessary.

8. Sprinkle the dried mango powder and garam masala. Cook for another minute or two until everything is well combined.

9. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

10. Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice and a glass of Buttermilk.

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Spice up your Karwa Chauth dinner with this flavourful Achari Paneer recipe
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  • Total Time :50 min
  • Preparation Time : 20 min
  • Cooking Time : 30 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Main Course
  • Calories: 300
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Alice Mary Topno

Ingredients

  • 250 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp nigella seeds
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1-2 tsp dried mango powder (amchoor)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnish
  • Salt to taste

Step

  • Step 1 :

    In a pan heat the oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander, and nigella seeds. Let them crackle for a few seconds.

  • Step 2 :

    Then add the chopped onions chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt and saute until they turn translucent. Then add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for about a minute.

  • Step 3 :

    Cook the tomatoes until they are tender. Take it off the flame and give it some time to cool. After the mixture cools, use a mixer to combine it into a smooth paste.

  • Step 4 :

    Cut the paneer into cubes and use the paste to marinade them. Set it aside for a minimum of half an hour. Return the pan to a medium-high and add the marinated paneer and marinade.

  • Step 5 :

    Add a little water if needed and cook for about five minutes. Then add the garam masala and dried mango powder on it. Stir everything together and cook for a minute or two more.

  • Step 6 :

    Take off the heat and add some fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti.