Paneer Achari

Paneer is a completely vegetarian Indian cheese, which has a firm texture and doesn't melt in cooking. If you can't find it (and can't be bothered to make it yourself) you can substitute firm tofu.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup paneer, cubed
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 5-6 fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon onion seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder
• 1 cup onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black salt
• 3/4 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon plain flour
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt

Modus Operandum:

1. Mix the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida in a small bowl.
2. Heat the oil and add the seed mixture.
3. When they crackle, add the onion and sauté till it turns translucent.
4. Add the paneer, turmeric, chilli powder, black salt and stir together well.
5. Add the yogurt, sprinkle in the plain flour and mix well.
6. Add the cilantro and salt and bring to a boil.
7. Serve hot with rice or rotis.