Savor the Flavors: Authentic Afghani Paneer, Just Like Your Favorite Restaurant!

Delightful Afghani Paneer: A Fusion of Flavors

Are you a fan of creamy, aromatic dishes that transport your taste buds to distant lands? If so, Afghani Paneer is a must-try for your next culinary adventure. This delightful fusion of Indian paneer and Afghan spices is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Let's embark on a journey into the world of Afghani Paneer and learn how to prepare this delectable dish.

Afghani Paneer: A Flavorful Blend of Cultures

Afghani cuisine is a tantalizing blend of various culinary influences, including Persian, Indian, and Mediterranean flavors. Afghani Paneer takes the heartiness of Indian paneer and infuses it with the fragrant spices and rich sauces that are characteristic of Afghani cooking.

Ingredients You'll Need ( सामग्री जिसकी आपको आवश्यकता होगी)

To create Afghan Paneer, you'll need the following ingredients:

Fresh paneer, cubed and onion, finely chopped

Vegetable Oil

Cloves of garlic, minced

Ginger, grated

Tomatoes, finely chopped

Cumin seeds

Turmeric powder

Ground coriander

Red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)

Salt to taste

Cup of Curd 

Cups of water

For Garnish:

                                                                 Fresh cilantro, chopped

Slices of fresh lemon (optional)

Instructions:

For Paste

• 1 ½ tbsp Oil (तेल)
• 3-4 Green chillies (हरी मिर्च)
• 1 inch Ginger, slice (अदरक)
• 2-4 Garlic cloves, roughly chopped (लहसुन)
• ⅓ cup Coriander leaves (धनिया पत्ता)
• 1 tbsp Oil (तेल)
• 3 medium White onion, sliced (सफेद प्याज)
• Salt to taste (नमक स्वादअनुसार)
• ¼ cup Coriander leaves (धनिया पत्ता)
• 3 tbsp Curd, beaten (दही)

For Curd Mixture

Prepared Paste (तैयार किया हुआ पेस्ट)

• ½ cup Curd, beaten (दही)
• 1 tbsp Coriander powder (धनिया पाउडर)
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder (हल्दी पाउडर)
• ½ tsp Garam masala (गरम मसाला)
• A pinch of cumin powder (जीरा पाउडर) 

For Paneer Marination

• 400 gms Paneer into cubes (पनीर)
• 1 tbsp Oil, (तेल)
• ½ tsp Black peppercorns, crushed (कुटी हुई काली मिर्च)
• A pinch of asafoetida (हींग)
• ½ tsp Ginger Garlic paste (optional) (अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट)
• ½ tbsp Tender coriander stem, finely chopped (धनिया के डंठल)

For Paneer Afghani

• 1 tbsp Oil (तेल)
• 1 tbsp Ghee (घी)
• 2 Bay leaf (तेज पत्ता) 
• ½ inch Cinnamon stick (दालचीनी)
• Prepared Curd Mixture (तैयार किया हुआ दही का मिश्रण)
• ¼ cup Water (पानी)

For Sauteing Paneer

• 1 tsp Oil (तेल)
• Marinated Paneer (मैरिनेटेड  पनीर) 

For Garnish

• Prepared Gravy (तैयार की हुई ग्रेवी)
• A pinch of dry fenugreek leaves, crushed (कसूरी मेथी)
• Seared Paneer, sliced (तला हुआ पनीर)
• Green Coriander Leaf (धनिया पत्ता)

For Sauteing Paneer

• In a pan, add oil, once it’s hot, add marinated paneer and sear it until golden brown in color (एक पैन में तेल डालें, गर्म होने पर इसमें मैरीनेट किया हुआ पनीर डालें और इसे सुनहरा भूरा होने तक भून ले).
• Keep it aside for further use (इसे आगे उपयोग के लिए अलग रख दें).