Paneer Makkanwala

By Shaswathi Balaji 2 comments

Ingredients :
Paneer – as required
Butter – 2 1/2 tbsp
Oil – to deep fry paneer pieces.

Grind together:
Onions – 2
Ginger – 1 ” piece
Garlic – 6 flakes
Red chillies – 3
Tomatoes – 5 medium sized
Coriander leaves – 1/2 bunch
Curry leaves – few
Grated coconut – 1 1/2 tbsp
Poppy seeds – 2 tbsp
Cinnamon – 1 ” piece
Cloves – 4
Cardamoms – 2
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Dhainia powder 0 2 tbsp
Salt – required amount

Method :
1.  Cut paneer into cubes, and deep fry in oil.
2.  grind masala without adding water. Heat half of the butter and one tablespoon of oil, add the ground masala and fry well till ghee separates from it.
3.  Add fried paneer cubes and 1 tablesppon of butter, with little water.
4.  Reduce the flame, cover and keep for few minutes.
5.  Stir carefully in between.
6.  Remove from fire and serve garnished with coriander leaves.
7.  Finely cut onions and lime pieces can be served as accompaniments.

Shaswathi Balaji

Shaswathi Balaji, a young food enthusiast, celebrates the rich and diverse flavors of South Indian cuisine. Her culinary journey is a tribute to the traditional tastes of the south, from the tangy tamarind of Tamil Nadu to the spicy curries of Kerala. Her recipes brings a fresh, youthful perspective to these age-old cuisine, inviting readers to explore the vibrant world of South Indian food.

2 comments

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bhuvana April 29, 2009 - 7:03 am

it useful for me

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Jaya November 10, 2008 - 9:36 am

yummy………….

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