Paneer ghee roast masala

If you feel like having a spicy paneer gravy then go for this paneer ghee roast recipe. It is prepared by roasting select spices in ghee and grinding it along with tamarind. The masala is too good with rotis or dosa.

Instead of the usual paneer  recipes try this one and it will surely be a family favourite.  Here is the recipe for this easy and tasty paneer ghee roast.

Ingredients:

• Paneer cubes-1 cup
• Onion-1 medium size
• Curry leaves-1 spring
• Tamarind-small gooseberry size
• Coriander powder-1 tsp
• Ghee-1tbsp
• Curd-1tbsp

To grind:

• Pepper corns-10
• Fennel-1tsp
• Cumin-1tsp
• Red chilly-4 or 5
• Garlic cloves-5

Method:

• Add a spoon of ghee to the pan and roast all the ingredients to grind.
• Soak tamarind and extract the pulp.
• Grind the ingredients mentioned under the to grind section along with tamarind pulp and make a smooth paste.
• Add curd and coriander powder to the ground paste and mix well.
• Add the paneer cubes to the ground masala paste and mix well until the pieces are thoroughly coated.
• Put it in the fridge for 1/2 an hour.
• Chop the onion finely.
• Add a tbsp of ghee to the pan and saute the onion and curry leaves.
• Now add the marinated paneer and mix.
• Add 1/4 cup water and a spoon of jaggery powder.
• Mix and cook until gravy thickens.
• Transfer to serving bowl and serve with rotis.

Step by step instructions:
Add a spoon of ghee to the pan and roast all the ingredients to grind.Soak tamarind and extract the pulp.Grind the ingredients mentioned under the to grind section along with tamarind pulp and make a smooth paste.

Add curd and coriander powder to the ground paste and mix well.

Add the paneer cubes to the ground masala paste and mix well until the pieces are thoroughly coated.Put it in the fridge for 1/2 an hour.

Chop the onion finely.Add a tbsp of ghee to the pan and saute the onion and curry leaves.Now add the marinated paneer and mix.Add 1/4 cup water and a spoon of jaggery powder.Mix and cook until gravy thickens.

Transfer to serving bowl and serve with rotis.