Garlic Paneer
Indian
For all the garlic lovers that want a quick and easy paneer dish
Ingredients
- 800 g Paneer (cut into cubes)
- 2 - 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 7 - 8 garlic cloves (sliced)
- 1.5 cup finely chopped red onions
- 1 heaped tablespoon finely chopped tender cilantro stems
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds (roughly crushed)
- 3 - 4 tablespoons ghee
- A pinch of sugar
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
- 10 - 12 garlic cloves
- 1 green chili (roughly chopped)
- 1 inch ginger (peeled and sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 heaped tablespoons of plain yogurt
Instructions
Grind all the ingredients for the paste. No need to add water.
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, bay leaf and sliced garlic.
Cook the garlic in a low to medium flame till it browns a bit.
Add the chopped onions and cook till transparent.
Add the chopped cilantro stems and add some salt.
Add the crushed coriander seeds and mix well.
Add the paste and 2 tablespoons of ghee. Cook for a bit till the raw smell of the yogurt is gone.
Add the paneer and mix well.
Add a pinch of sugar to balance out the roasted garlic taste.
Cook the paneer till its hot enough and turn off the stove.
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder and 1 - 2 tablespoons of ghee.
Mix well and serve hot.