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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Veg Curries » Achari Paneer

    Published: Mar 10, 2019 | Last Updated On: Jun 3, 2020 by Neha Mathur

    Achari Paneer

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    Achari Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese curry made using pickling spices. Slightly tangy and full of flavors, this curry goes perfect with Indian breads. Here is how to make it.

    Achari paneer served in a bowl.

    Paneer, it is considered as one of the fancy ingredients when it comes to vegetarian cooking.

    You will see 60 percent of the vegetarian menu will be filled with Paneer dishes, if you visit a North Indian restaurant. 

    From Kadai Paneer, Paneer Kolhapuri to Paneer Tikka Masala and Paneer Butter Masala, you will find it all in the menu.

    But one recipe that you will see in very few restaurants is this Achari Paneer, which is as delicious as the above recipes and has an unique flavour to it. 

    As the name says itself, Achari Paneer, is loaded with the spices that is used in Achaar, which is a hindi name for Indian Pickles. 

    Paneer is also high in protein and has a lot of health benefits, and thus I make sure to prepare a paneer based dish at least once in a week at my home.

    And this Achari Paneer is one such dish that I often prepare.

    The Achaar spices gives this curry a slightly sour, slightly spicy flavour.

    It can also be served for your weekend meals, festive meals or even if you are hosting a get together at home.

    I assure you everyone will just love its unique flavours and will definitely ask you for the recipe. 

    You can also try my other Achaari Recipes, that will surely tickle your taste buds – Achari Gobhi, Achari Aloo, Achari Chana Pulao, Achari Turai and are my fav though.

    About the recipe

    Achari Paneer is a delicious North Indian curry where Paneer is added to a tomato onion yogurt based gravy which is flavoured with an Achari Masala, lending it a beautiful and unique flavour. 

    For this curry, I would recommend you to make your own Achari Masala for making at home, because this homemade and fresh masala will add a lovely punch to the curry.

    The Achari Masala can be made in bulk and stored for a long time.

    That’s how I do it! Whenever I need it  to make Achari Paneer or other similar Sabzis, I have the powder ready!

    While preparing Achari Paneer, I had even added some of dry mango or amchur powder in order to give a nice tangy taste to Achari Paneer.

    Garnish Achari Paneer with coriander leaves and check for yourselves how delicious and finger-licking it tastes!

    Benefits of Paneer

    Paneer is considered to be salubrious. Loaded with protein, paneer provides energy and even bolsters the health of teeth, bones.

    It improves digestion and also boosts weight loss.

    Maintains blood sugar levels, and thus can be included in diabetic people’s everyday diet. Preferably, chose a low fat paneer in such cases. 

    Moreover, consumption of paneer even helps in reducing the pain and stress of menopause.

    How to make Achari Masala at home?

    Ingredients

    • 16-18 Kashmiri Dry Red Chillies
    • 2 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
    • 2 teaspoon Onion Seeds
    • 6 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
    • 4 tablespoon Mustard Seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
    • 6 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
    • 4 tablespoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Hing
    • 4 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder

    Method

    Dry roast dry red chillies, coriander seeds, onion seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and cumin till slightly browned and fragrant. Cool for 5 minutes.

    Blend in a blender with the rest of the ingredients to make a coarse powder.

    Store in an airtight container for up to a month in a cool and dry place or refrigerate it for about 2 months.

    You can add this powder in curries, dal and can make various starters.

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve this curry with any Indian bread like Roti, Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Lachha Paratha or Missi Roti.

    Jeera Rice or Veg Pulao will also taste great with this Achari curry.

    You might also like

    Jeera Aloo

    Bharwa Bhindi

    Paneer Bhurji

    Step by Step Recipe

    Heat mustard oil in a pan.

    Mustard oil added in a pan.

    When the oil is hot, add onion and fry until slightly browned.

    Onion added in the pan.

    Add ginger garlic paste and green chilli and fry until onion turns nicely brown.

    Ginger garlic paste and green chilli added in the pan.

    Add tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes.

    Tomato added in the pan.

    Now add yogurt whisked with maida and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

    Curd whisked with maida added in the pan.

    Add achari masala, crushed coriander seeds, red chilli powder, dry mango powder and salt and fry until oil starts to separate from the sides of the pan.

    Dry spices added in the pan.

    Add 1 cup of water and bring the curry to a boil.

    Water added in the pan.

    Now add paneer, peas and capsicum and cook for 4-5 minutes.

    Paneer, peas and capsicum added in the pan.

    Add mango pickle masala with oil, kasuri methi and lemon juice and mix well.

    Pickle oil, kasuri methi and lemon juice added in the pan.

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    Achari Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese curry made using pickling spices. Slightly tangy and full of flavors, this curry goes perfect with Indian breads.

    Achari Paneer Recipe

    Achari Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese curry made using pickling spices. Slightly tangy and full of flavors, this curry goes perfect with Indian breads. 
    4.16 from 20 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 1110kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ¼ cup Mustard oil
    • 1 cup Onion (Finely Chopped)
    • 2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
    • 203 Green chilli (Slit into halves)
    • ½ cup Tomato (Grated)
    • ½ cup Yogurt (Whisked with 1 tablespoon maida)
    • 2 tablespoon Achari Masala
    • 2 teaspoon Coriander Seeds (Crushed)
    • 2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
    • 2 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 400 g Paneer (Cut into cubes)
    • ½ cup Peas
    • ½ cup Capsicum (Cubed)
    • 2 tablespoon Mango Pickle Masala with Oil
    • 2 tablespoon Kasuri Methi
    • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
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    Instructions

    • Heat mustard oil in a pan.
    • When the oil is hot, add onion and fry until slightly browned.
    • Add ginger garlic paste and green chilli and fry until onion turns nicely brown.
    • Add tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Now add yogurt whisked with maida and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    • Add achari masala, crushed coriander seeds, red chilli powder, dry mango powder and salt and fry until oil starts to separate from the sides of the pan.
    • Add 1 cup of water and bring the curry to a boil.
    • Now add paneer, peas and capsicum and cook for 4-5 minutes.
    • Add mango pickle masala with oil, kasuri methi and lemon juice and mix well.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    You can skip adding onion and garlic to make no onion no garlic variation of this recipe.
    Skip adding ginger also for a jain version.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1110kcal | Carbohydrates: 169g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 7673mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 79g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin A: 1325IU | Vitamin C: 314.7mg | Calcium: 561mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    1. Tulasi

      May 20, 2019 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      I loved the recipe it came out so well .. thankyou so much

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 21, 2019 at 2:47 am

        Thnx a lot for trying 🙂

        Reply
    2. Maryanne

      May 28, 2019 at 2:38 am

      With regards to the Mango Puckle masala with oil, do you make it or buy it readymade?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 28, 2019 at 3:51 am

        I used the masala from homemade pickle. But you can definitely use the store bought one.

        Reply
    3. Yuliana

      November 20, 2019 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      I made my own masala for first time and I’m super proud of it. Followed everything promptly and it turned out awesome. Thank you for the step by step recipe with pictures.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        November 22, 2019 at 7:53 am

        So proud of you Yuliana. I am glad the recipe turned out good for you.

        Reply
    4. N Sharma

      December 08, 2019 at 3:03 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and an easy to follow recipe. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        December 09, 2019 at 5:10 am

        Thanks

        Reply
    5. Vinita Agarwal

      December 12, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      Can I make this sabji a day before and keep in refrigerator

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        December 15, 2019 at 11:31 am

        Yes sure, you can.

        Reply
    6. Amit

      March 01, 2020 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      Hi

      Mango pickle masala with oil?

      Is this just mango pickle?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 02, 2020 at 1:36 am

        Yes, try to use the masala and not the pieces.

        Reply
    7. Nirguna Suresh

      March 15, 2020 at 9:33 am

      How to make the achari masala

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 15, 2020 at 10:54 am

        It’s mentioned in the post.

        Reply
    8. Daksha

      July 05, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      Why are we using maida and not corn flour or besan and 2nd if we are adding fresh achari masala do we need to add the other masala also ??

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 06, 2020 at 3:03 am

        Maida binds the protein in the yogurt and prevents it from breaking. Yes, you should add the other masala as well.

        Reply

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