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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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.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Calcium: 720mg | Iron: 0.4mg