Quick Achaari Paneer (Pickled Cottage Cheese)

Quick Achaari Paneer

Achaari Paneer is a tangy preparation of paneer. With this shortcut option it is very quick to make for one of those busy days.

Ingredients

1 pack of paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
1/2 cup of chopped red onions
4 tablespoon pickle powder
1 tsp Kalonji/Onion Seeds (Optional)
1/2 cup plain yoghurt
2 tsp oil
Few sprigs of cilantro for garnish

Method

- Heat the oil until it smokes lightly
- Cube the Paneer into 2 by 2 inches
- Let it brown changing sides constantly
- Remove the paneer and set aside
- Now in the oil, fry the onions until it turns translucent
- Add the pickle powder
- Add the paneer pieces
- Add the yoghurt
- Add salt
- Add kalonji seeds
- Mix it well and let it simmer for few minutes
- Garnish with cilantro leaves

Serve hot with Naan