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Paneer 65

Paneer is always a regal favorite. It is really surprising that, with paneer as a main ingredient we can make umpteen number of recipes with different combination of masala and veggies. Paneer is definitely the best discovery ever made for the forever-starved vegetarians(including me). :-) Only that, it is pretty heavy on the tummy. So here is one such variety of paneer that I make occasionally! Why occasionally? Because it requires 6 table spoons of oil(gosh!). But it tastes heavenly though!
Paneer 65
Ingredients:
1)Paneer - 1 cup(cubed)
2)Onion - 1 (medium, chopped)
3)Green chilli - 1(slit)
4)Curd - 6 tsps
5)Corn flour - 2 tsps
6)Maida or All purpose flour - 2 tsps
7)Kashmiri red chilli powder(Why Kashmiri? For the divine red color) - 1.5 tsp
8)Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp
9)Garlic - 6 pods(minced)
10)Coriander powder - 1 tsp
11)Salt - to taste
12)Garam Masala - a pinch
13)Oil - 6 tsps
14)Water - a little
15)Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
16)Red Chilli/Tomato sauce - 1/4 tsp(optional, again this is added to get the color)
17)Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp

Preparation:
1)Add maida, corn flour, ginger paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala,  sauce, salt, curd and few tablespoons of water in a bowl and mix well. Make sure the mixture is not too thick.
2)Add the paneer cubes into the mixture & make sure the paneer cubes are coated completely.
3)Heat oil(3 to 4 tsps) in a non-stick flat pan & add the coated paneer cubes one by one, make sure the pan doesn't clog. When the paneer cubes turn slightly golden, flip the paneer cube over(yes, individually).
Note: The other option is to deep fry the coated paneer in good amount of oil. Since it is not a healthy option, I sauteed the cubes in little oil. You may go for deep frying if you are short of time.
4)Once sauteed, rest the paneer cubes over a tissue paper to get rid off the extra oil.
5)Take a pan, add 2 tsps of oil.
6)Add chopped onions, green chillies and the minced garlic - saute till onion turns translucent. Now add a spoonful of curd, a pinch of red chilli powder, salt, 1 tsp of water & mix well, let it cook for 2 minutes.
7)Add the sauteed paneer cubes & cook for 3 minutes.
8)Add 1/2 tsp of lemon juice at the end & mix well.

Paneer 65 is ready!

Tips:
1)You may add 1/2 tsp of 'chaat masala' to the mixture you make with curd. I have never tried this, but I have been told that the mixture tastes great with Chaat Masala in it.
2)You can also add curry leaves, when you fry the onions. It kinda gives a crispy texture to the recipe. (Completely optional)

Comments

  1. ChitzMarch 27, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Wow.. I am drooling... The way u described the preparation, I feel like eating some now :( Yummy one.. Yet another keeper...

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 27, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks Chitz, do try this - it comes out very well.

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  2. Beena.stephyMarch 27, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Looks delicious and mouth watering dear . will try soon

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  3. dassanaMarch 27, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    even in a small pic, the paneer 65 is looking delicious.

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 27, 2013 at 6:40 PM

      Thanks Dassana.
      You know, with a big pic, flaws will become visible to the user ;-)

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  4. Poornima PorchelvanMarch 27, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    crunchy paneer 65.My son's all time favorite.

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 27, 2013 at 9:29 PM

      Thanks Poornima!! I know, kids just love them in any form :)

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  5. bhawna bagriMarch 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    paneer looks yummy...good source of protein for vegetarian....

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 27, 2013 at 9:29 PM

      Thanks Bhawna!! Exactly, great source of protein!!

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  6. Divya PramilMarch 28, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Yum...Can u parcel me some of those, you are not only a good writer a very good cook too :) Such an appetizing dish it is :)

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 28, 2013 at 9:31 AM

      Will do that promptly!! :)
      Thanks for appreciating the cooking as well as writing. You just made my evening with your comment :-)

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  7. Kitchen QueenMarch 28, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Some times u can have 6 tbsp of oil to get very tempting n delicious results. Awesome dish.

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 28, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      I do agree, Linsy!! But you know we are in a fast paced world and we end up eating a lot of unhealthy stuffs on the go, So when made at home I try to minimize the usage of oil, that is why I make the above dish occasionally :-)
      But totally agree that, good amount of oil definitely makes dish taste heavenly, and no doubt about it. Thanks Linsy!!

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  8. DhanishMarch 28, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    I love paneer dishes. This Looks great, can't wait to try it. :)

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 29, 2013 at 2:04 AM

      Thanks Dhanish! Do try this, it comes out very well.

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  9. SnehithMarch 29, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Brilliant recipe, tried it this afternoon and it came out great, did a tiny little variation though by adding peanuts while sauteing the onions, chillis etc. Tasted great.

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 29, 2013 at 6:59 AM

      Thanks Snehith!! Adding peanut is actually a nice idea, gives that extra crunchiness!!
      Good to know that you can cook! :)

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    2. SnehithMarch 30, 2013 at 12:03 PM

      The crunchiness is what i love, drew inspiration from the recipe of chettinad restaurant. and yeah i do cook, been cooking my own meals for almost 6 years now.

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    3. Pavithra RMarch 30, 2013 at 7:40 PM

      Oh yes, chettinad is one of the best cuisines, they have their own style and rule of cooking, but it is very authentic and delicious to the core.

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  10. Sanjay VermaMarch 29, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Seems to be nice dish for vegetarians and popular one too :)

    It reminds me about the dish "Chicken 65" which I encountered for the first time in Indo-Pak restaurants of Saudi Arabia. It was quite popular there :)

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    1. Pavithra RMarch 29, 2013 at 7:29 PM

      Thanks Sanjay! Yes indeed, anything paneer related becomes popular on its own.
      Also Chicken 65 is quite famous in the South Indian restaurants, you will get this in India.In fact there are ready-made 65 masala available in supermarket(brand name Aachi, Shakti..etc), can be easily made at home, but Chicken 65 is deep fried, so not so healthy.

      And also when it comes to cooking with meat : Saudi, Pakistan - belts out some of the best, any day!!

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  11. Nilu AMay 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Yum.. Awesome recipe.. Thanks for sharing Pavithra :-)

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