About
Paneer 65 is an Indian dish made with paneer (cottage cheese). It is a popular appetizer at parties and is often served with a side of mint or coriander chutney for dipping. The dish is thought to have originated in Chennai and is a vegetarian version of Chicken 65. The '65' in the name is often attributed to the year the recipe was invented. It is a flavorful dish with a hint of spice and the softness of fresh paneer.
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Recipe
Ingredients
paneer
200 grams
cornflour
1/2 cup
red chili powder
2 tablespoons
ginger
2 tablespoons
garlic paste
garam masala
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
curd (yogurt)
3 tablespoons
Oil for deep frying
mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon
- 2
green chilies
3
curry leaves
1 sprig
Directions
Step 1:
Cut the paneer into cubes and set it aside.
Step 2:
In a bowl, combine the cornflour, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, salt, and curd.
Step 3:
Add the paneer cubes and marinate them in the mixture for about 30 minutes.
Step 4:
Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
Step 5:
Once the oil is hot, add the marinated paneer cubes and deep fry them until they are golden brown.
Step 6:
Remove the paneer cubes from the oil and set them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Step 7:
In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
Step 8:
Add mustard seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves to the pan and sauté until the mustard seeds start popping.
Step 9:
Add the fried paneer cubes and toss them in the spices.
Step 10:
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 11:
Serve the paneer 65 hot with mint or coriander chutney.
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