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James James is an experienced cybersecurity professional who is also a father to a lively toddler. When he's not hard at work keeping companies safe from malicious actors, James can be found spending time with his family, playing with his little one in the park, or trying to come up with dinner ideas. Though he often gets stuck in a dinner-time rut, James loves exploring cuisine from around the world and experimenting with new recipes.

Achari Paneer

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Achari Paneer

This delicious Achari Paneer recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is the perfect way to introduce your toddler to the flavours of India. With a combination of flavorful spices, sweet and sour sauces, and plenty of protein-rich paneer, this dish is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters. With easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe will make it simple to serve up an Indian-inspired feast that everyone in your family can enjoy.

General Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Keywords: Achari Paneer, Spicy Paneer, Indian Cuisine
  • Calories: 514
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 17 g
  • Fats: 41 g
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 g Cottage Cheese (Paneer), cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 Dried Red Chilli peppers
  • 2 pieces of Cinnamon
  • 5 Green Cardamoms
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 medium sized Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium sized Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground Coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard, fenugreek, cumin seeds, red chilli peppers, cinnamon, cardamoms, and cloves. Fry for 1 minute.
  3. Add the onion to the pan and fry for 4-5 minutes, until it is golden brown.
  4. Add the bell pepper, grater masala, coriander powder, and turmeric powder to the pan and mix.
  5. Add the cottage cheese cubes and mix gently to coat with the spices. Fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously.
  6. Finally, add the chopped coriander and give the mixture one last stir.
  7. Serve the Achari Paneer hot with roti or naan.

Relax and have fun. Cooking Achari Paneer can be a breeze - because then it’s time to eat, not sneeze!

  • Roti
  • Naan
  • Rajma
  • Chawal
  • Kachumbar salad

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