Achaari Paneer

Region :        Gujarati   

Ingredients: Paneer - 300gm Saunf (Aniseed) - 2tsp Mustard seeds - 1tsp Methi dana - 1pinch Kalonji (Onion seeds) - 1/2tsp Jeera (Cumin) - 1tsp Garlic - 5-6 flakes Ginger  - 1"piece Oil - 4tbs Chopped onion - 3nos Chopped green chilli - 3-4nos Haldi (Turmeric powder) - 1tsp Curd - 1/2cup Amchur (Dried Mango) powder - 11/2tsp Slit green chillies - 2-3nos Salt   - 1tsp

Method of Preparation:  Slice paneer into rectangular pieces. Crush garlic and ginger together and keep aside.  Heat oil in a pan. Add aniseeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds and cumin together. Let them crackle for a minute. Add chopped onions and green chillies and sauté until onions turn golden brown. Add turmeric powder and ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 1/2minute. Add sliced paneer. Beat curd till smooth. Gradually add this to the paneer and keep stirring. Add amchur powder and 1/2tsp salt. Cook till the curd dries up. Garnish with slit green chillies