Paneer amritsari

Quick paneer amritsari recipe - Delicious paneer appetizer made under 10 mins. It is mildly spiced and can be eaten as a snack or with rice, roti or stuffed inside the roti rolls.

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Prep Time2 minutes

Cook Time8 minutes

Total Time10 minutes

Servings3 People

AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

Ingredients for paneer amritsari

2 cups paneer frozen or at least chilled
1/8 tsp carom seeds or ajwain or vaamu
½ to ¾ tsp red chili powder (use less for toddlers)
1 tsp garam masala
1/8 tsp amchur powder or dried mango powder or lemon juice
1 pinch pepper powder (optional)
½ tsp Kasuri methi crushed or dried fenugreek leaves
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
Salt to taste
1 Pinch turmeric or haldi
3 tbsp besan or chickpea flour (preferably coarse one)
2 tbsp Oil

How to make the recipe

Make sure the paneer is chilled other wise it may turn rubbery.
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and toss.
If needed sprinkle 1 to 2 tbsp water for the marinade to coat the paneer well.
Heat oil in a wide pan and saute paneer until the raw smell of besan is gone.
Paneer amritsari begins to smell good, when it is done. Switch off the heat and serve as a snack or a side with roti, rice. You can also roll them up in wraps.

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