Paneer Ghee Roast

A delectable vegetarian version of Mangalorean style Paneer Ghee Roast. This dish can be served as a starter or as a curry (this is a gravy recipe). For all the spice lovers out there, this one is going to make your taste buds dance.

  • Prep Time – 10 mins
  • Cooking time – 15 mins
  • Serving – 2

Ingredients & Measurements :

  • Shuddh Paneer (cottage cheese) – 200 gm (Cubes)
  • Shuddh Ghee (clarified butter) – 1 Tablespoon (Paste) 2 Tablespoon (Roast)
  • Shuddh Yogurt – 2 Tablespoons
  • Onion – 1/2 (Chopped)
  • Water – 1/4 cup
  • Coriander Seeds – 2 Teaspoons
  • Cumin Seeds – 1 Teaspoon
  • Dry Red Chilies – 4 pc
  • Hot Red Chilies – 2 pc
  • Garlic Cloves – 2-3 pc
  • Lemon Juice – 1 Teaspoon
  • Curry leaves – 10 (Chopped or Whole)
  • Turmeric Powder – 1/4 Teaspoon
  • Fenugreek Seeds – 1.5 Tablespoon
  • Whole Black Pepper – 1/4 Teaspoon
  • Fennel Seeds – 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Tamarind Paste – 1 Teaspoon
  • Jaggery Powder – 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Salt – To Taste

Instructions :

  • Put a thick bottomed pan on medium heat and add Shuddh ghee.
  • Add all the spices and roast on low flame.
  • Add garlic, tamarind and mix well.
  • Once the mixture cools, add it to a grinder and add water to make a smooth paste. (not thin)
  • Add Shuddh Yogurt, lemon juice and salt to a bowl.
  • Add Shuddh Paneer along with the paste to the bowl and mix well.
  • Let it sit in the refrigerator to marinate for 40-50 mins.
  • Add Shuddh Ghee to a pan and add chopped onions.
  • Add turmeric powder and curry leaves and saute until onions turn translucent.
  • Add the marinated mixture to the pan and mix well.
  • Add water, jaggery powder and cook on low flame until the gravy becomes a little thick.
  • There you have it, delicious Mangalorean Paneer Ghee Roast ready to serve.

Suggestion :

It is usually a dry recipe but as we have prepared it with gravy, combine it with Steam Rice or Chapati or Naan(Indian bread).