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achari paneer recipe | Punjabi achari paneer | restaurant style achari paneer | healthy achari paneer | with 19 amazing images.

achari paneer recipe is also called Punjabi achari paneer and we made it restaurant style achari paneer. This is an Indian curry made of cottage cheese (paneer), onions, curds and lots of spices.

Paneer is the most commonly consumed source of protein for vegetarians. Due to its bland flavour and ability to absorb any flavour as in this Punjabi achari paneer recipe.

Achari paneer is an aromatic accompaniment, which imbibes its flavour from a mixture of seeds used in the seasoning.

Preparation for achari paneer takes no time and can be prepared in a jiffy. The restaurant style achari paneer is so easy and quick to make that you can include it to your everyday meal list. Achari paneer is made with pickling spices and is best relished with any Indian bread. The taste of the dish is tangy and pickly yet the dish is named as achari paneer, achar are usually tangy, sour and slightly spicy.

Make this super easy, quick and lip-smacking Punjabi sabzi for weekend lunch or dinner. Use mustard oil if available as it would enhance the taste of our restaurant style achari paneer and give it the perfect desired flavor. We have added plain flour which prevents the curd added in the gravy from curdling. You can also use besan.

See why we think this is a healthy achari paneer? Made from paneer which contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. For diabetics, use low fat paneer.

Serve restaurant style achari paneer hot with rotis or butter naan.

Try other recipes like Achari Baingan or Chatakedar Paneer.

Enjoy achari paneer recipe | Punjabi achari paneer | restaurant style achari paneer | healthy achari paneer | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

Achari Paneer recipe - How to make Achari Paneer

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

6 Mins

Total Time

16 Mins

Makes

2 servings

Ingredients

Method

For achari paneer
 

  1. To make achari paneer, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  2. Add the onion and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the paneer, turmeric, chilli powder, black salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the curds, plain flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Switch off the flame, add the coriander and salt and mix well.
  6. Serve the achari paneer hot with rice or rotis.

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Like Achari Paneer

 

    1. Paneer is the most commonly consumed source of protein for vegetarians. Due to its bland flavour and ability to absorb any flavour, it becomes a versatile ingredient. It is widely used in making a myriad of Punjabi subzis and becomes the topmost selling item in most Indian vegetarian restaurants. Like achari paneer recipe | Punjabi achari paneer | restaurant style achari paneer | healthy achari paneer |  then here are  our collection of Punjabi paneer recipes and some recipes we love.  that you’ll love:
How to make Achari Paneer

 

    1. To prepare achari paneer recipe | Punjabi achari paneer | restaurant style achari paneer | healthy achari paneer |  heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan. For an authentic flavour, use mustard oil instead of regular vegetable oil.
    2. Once the oil is hot, add the fennel seeds.
    3. Add mustard seeds.
    4. Add fenugreek seeds. If you increase the quantity of sarson or methi, the achari paneer gravy will taste bitter.
    5. Add nigella seeds.
    6. Add cumin seeds.
    7. Add asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute or until the achari spices are aromatic.
    8. Add onion to achaari paneer.
    9. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes or until soft and translucent.
    10. Add paneer. Learn how to make cottage cheese with detailed step by step photos and make fresh Paneer at home. Alternatively, you can buy readymade paneer from a local dairy or supermarket in fresh or frozen form. Ensure the paneer you are using is firm and not crumbly. You can also make use of tofu instead of paneer to prepare vegan achari tofu. Use boiled potatoes in place of paneer for making achari aloo.
    11. Add turmeric.
    12. Add chilli powder.
    13. Add black salt to achari paneer | Punjabi achari paneer | restaurant style achari paneer | healthy achari paneer | 
    14. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
    15. Add whisked curd. Check out this recipe of Curd with detailed step by step images to learn how to make at home. This gives a mild sour taste and creamy texture to the achari paneer gravy. 
       
    16. Add plain flour. Alternatively, you can add besan. The addition of flour prevents the curd from curdling.
    17. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring the achari paneer occasionally.
    18. Switch off the flame, add the coriander.
    19. Add salt and mix  achari paneer | Punjabi achari paneer | restaurant style achari paneer | healthy achari paneer | well.
    20. Serve achaari paneer hot with rice or rotis.
Frequently Asked Questions

 

    1. Q. My paneer crumbles when cooking. what should i do? Fresh paneer is very crumbly in nature. To firm up the paneer place it on kitchen paper and keep it in the fridge. Once the paneer looses excess moisture it will firm up and will be easier to cook with. 
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy381 cal
Protein13.4 g
Carbohydrates12.8 g
Fiber0.2 g
Fat29 g
Cholesterol12 mg
Sodium16.8 mg

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dashwp

March 13, 2025, midnight

I made this recipe, and it turned out good. I had a half bell pepper (capsicum), so I added it too. I think it lacked a little flavor, so may be next time I will add a chopped green chili with the onion. Rating it four stars because of that, otherwise a great recipe. Very simple to prepare.

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Foodie #702093

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Winnie

March 13, 2025, midnight

This turned out delicious. The tempering of various seeds in mustard oil gives a good flavor. Also very simple and quick to make.

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Megha

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Vathsala

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Vathsala

March 13, 2025, midnight

It''s very yummiest recipe, I would like to try this. Thank you mam for this yummy receip _x0001F44C_

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Payed Mukherjee

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very delicious

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, Thank you for your kinds. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!

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Bhagyashree Lahane

March 13, 2025, midnight

I loved this recipe When I cooked paneer achari It was loved by all at home

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Bhagyashree. We are delighted you loved the Achari Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Poorvi Agarwal

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Poorvi. We are delighted you loved the Achari Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Foodie #626613

March 13, 2025, midnight

Love this recipe.

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Foodie #564183

March 13, 2025, midnight

I was looking for a dish for dinner I could make and serve in a short time, without much trouble. This one, after I had purchased the ingredients I lacked, worked pretty well. Somehow I missed buying the onion seed, and I thought I already had chili powder - but did not. So those ingredients were left out. Then, I only had fruit-on-the-bottom style yogurt so I used that (black cherry). The dish still seemed quite 'authentic', and tasty. My wife (who doesn't like 'spicy', and complained at first about all the seeds) ate a second helping.

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Priyal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Had a question. If I need to make this for 8 people, can I simply use four times of all the ingredients?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

hi, below cooking time and servings there is a box that says show serving size, type there for 8 people , it will automatically calculate accordingly for you

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Foodie 06

March 13, 2025, midnight

Its the quickest vegetable yet it tastes yummy. Sure shot to try in front of guests no one could believe that its such a less work demanded for this recipe

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Gourmand44

March 13, 2025, midnight

The can curd make it a tad tangy, so use fresh curds and add a spoon of milk. Got the antidote from an expert chef! Think it'll work.

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ARCHANA JAIN

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Foodie #603414

March 13, 2025, midnight

CB - So good! Finger licking, lip smacking good! I added a tsp of mango pickle oil to give it that aachari taste! Yum!

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Daulat Dugar

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Daulat .... Please keeping trying new recipes and post your feedback.

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Foodie #573946

March 13, 2025, midnight

something different with paneer and very quick to make

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Henisha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Its so yummy and very simple.... N the flavours are amazing... Very different from the regular paneer dishes... M loving it

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Henisha, we are delighted you loved the Achari Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Kamlesh Verma

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

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saloni agrawal

March 13, 2025, midnight

it was super delicious, my entire family loved achari paneer, i have grown up looking at your shows and trying out your wonderful recipes.. undoubtedly your recipe brings the best cook out of me...??????

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, Thank you very much happy to know you have liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and give us your feedback. Happy Cooking !!

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Foodie #689757

March 13, 2025, midnight

Don''t know what went wrong, I followed recipe entirely. Didn''t taste as per expectations

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Reshama k

March 13, 2025, midnight

very quick to make and extremely delicious....I am a big fan of Tarla Dalal and her awesome recipes.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your kind words. Please keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us.

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