Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (2024)

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On July 2, 2020 By Avin Kohli In 30min Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Meal Plate Ideas, Paneer Recipes, Restaurant Style Recipes, Vegetarian

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Paneer Angara is a cottage cheese/paneer dish where it’s smoked for flavor.

Rich gravy with smoked paneer makes this dish a crowd pleaser. Now you can make a restaurant Style paneer Angara right at home very easily.

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It’s ideal to prep all the ingredients before you start cooking paneer Angara masala.

Directions to make paneer Angara recipe-

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Paneer Angara

Paneer Angara is a smokey cottage cheese Indian vegetarian gravy recipe served with naan or roti.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian, north indian

Keyword: indian paneer dish ideas, indian paneer gravy, paneer angara, restaurant style paneer gravy recipe

Servings: 4 Servings

Author: Avin Kohli

Ingredients

For Onion Tomato gravy-

  • 2-3 tbsp Oil
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 3-4 No Cloves
  • 2-3 No Green cardamom
  • 6-7 No Kashmiri Red Chilli
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 2-3 medium Onions chopped
  • 6-7 No Garlic cloves
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1-2 No Green Chilli Optional
  • 10 No Cashews
  • 4-5 Large Tomatoes chopped

For main gravy

  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp Jeera
  • 1 No Tejpatta Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • Onion Tomato paste that we prepared
  • 1 tbsp Red chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Jeera Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 250 gm Paneer
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Cream
  • Coriander For Garnishing

For Smoking gravy

  • 1 no charcoal
  • 1 tsp ghee

Instructions

To Make onion tomato paste

  • Heat oil and add whole spices on the slowest heat possible. As the oil heat so will the whole spices releasing flavor.

  • Add onions and saute them well.

  • Add ginger, garlic, green chillies and cashews and saute till cooked.

  • Add Tomato and a little salt.

  • Cook till tomatoes are soft. Once cooled blend into a fine paste.

  • If you want you can strain also to remove any big pieces of whole spices.

For making gravy

  • In a heavy bottom pan heat ghee. Add jeera, tej patta, ginger garlic paste. Cook for 30 sec.

  • Add the onion tomato paste that we prepared earlier.

  • Also add all the spices and cook for 5 min so that every thing is cooked properly.

  • Now add the paneer cubes and fresh cream. Cook for another 2 mins.

  • The gravy will be thick. If you want you can loosen it up with some water but I have not used.

  • Now serve in a bowl.

To smoke

  • Heat the charcoal on an open flame till its red hot.

  • Place in a steel katori.

  • Pour over the ghee and cover the lid and wait for 20 mins. Or you could even leave it as it is till there is no smoke.

  • Remove the charcoal and garnish with coriander leaves.

I know these are a lot of steps and prep but trust me it will be all worth it in the end.

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  1. Mouthwatering curry! I would love to try this recipe with tofu. I can imagine this will be best with cumin rice and naan!Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (13)

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  2. Paneer Angara is packed with flavours, this smoky flavoured paneer with butter naan is just bliss!!

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  3. This sounds so delicious. I love every dish with smoky flavour. Can’t wait to make this for my family. Thanks for this recipe.Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (14)

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  4. Wow, what a delicious and unique paneer recipe this is. Thanks for the detailed recipe, can’t wait to try it out soon.Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (15)

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  5. Now I have a recipe to prepare restaurant style paneer angara at my own kitchen. Beautifully explained stepwise recipe . Also, thanks for sharing how to add the smoky flavor to the dish.Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (16)

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  6. That is one delicious looking paneer angara. Love the smokey flavour of this creamy and flavourful dish. Now I know how to make it at home.Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (17)

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    1. Thank you!

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  7. How a regular recipe can be twisted to unique one, this post is an example. There are many recipes in Indian cuisine which are smoked for flavours but paneer dish is less known. Thanks for sharing this.Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (19)

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    1. Great, thanks!

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  8. It is a very unique name to this paneer dish. The smoky flavours with some naan or tandoori roti will be the best combination. I love the way the paneer is cooked in this recipe.Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (20)

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    1. Thanks a lot!

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  9. Looks absolutely delicious. I love smoky flavors, be it sabzi or dal and this dish would taste amazing with some naan or roti.Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (21)

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    1. Yes naan or tandoori roti would be awesome. Thanks dear☺️

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Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (2024)

FAQs

Which is the best paneer dish? ›

One of the most popular and a favorite Indian paneer recipe is Paneer Butter Masala. A smooth, velvety, creamy tomato based gravy with soft and succulent paneer cubes. The dish is a vegetarian take on Butter Chicken but fairly easy to make than butter chicken.

What is the healthiest way to eat paneer? ›

Eat it raw: Raw paneer is just as delicious as the cooked variety of this food. Grill paneer in olive oil: Instead of deep-frying paneer in the form of pakoras or using too much grease to make it crispy, try grilling paneer in half a teaspoon of olive oil to use it right for weight loss.

How to make paneer taste better? ›

Add enough tomatoes for a good taste and thick and creamy texture. Towards the end you can add a light splash of milk cream or milk to tone down the spices and addcreamy texture. Add garam masala and kasuri methi in the End for more favour. What is a matar paneer recipe?

Which milk is better for paneer? ›

For making good quality paneer, buffalo milk is considered more suitable than cow milk (Bhattacharya et al. 1971; Sachdeva et al.

Is paneer good or bad for you? ›

Consuming paneer daily can have numerous health benefits, including providing high-quality protein, improving bone health, aiding in weight loss, boosting immunity, and promoting heart health. However, it is important to consume it in moderation and choose low-fat options.

Is it OK to eat paneer everyday? ›

I advise consuming approximately 100 grams of paneer (cottage cheese) daily. However, it is important to avoid excessive consumption as it may lead to abdominal issues. Paneer contains micronutrients that play major biological activities necessary for our healthy growth.

Is paneer as unhealthy as cheese? ›

With its relatively high fat content, paneer is a useful source of fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A and D. It's also significantly lower in salt than most other varieties of cheese. Eating cheese, such as paneer, as the final component of a meal may help reduce dental caries.

What is paneer called in USA? ›

Although many Indians translate "paneer" into "cottage cheese", cottage cheese is made using rennet extracted from the stomach of ruminants, and cow's skim milk. Queso blanco or queso fresco are often recommended as substitutes in the Americas and Spain as they are more commercially available in many American markets.

Why do people soak paneer in water before? ›

10 minutes makes it extra soft and crumbly! This is perfect for times when you are making a. bhurji, grilled sandwich, or topping a pizza with.

What is the liquid after making paneer? ›

Paneer ka pani, also known as whey, is the slightly yellowish liquid residue you get when you make cottage cheese at home. It is rich in nutrients and can be used in many ways.

How is restaurant paneer so soft? ›

Here are some tips for making soft paneer:
  1. Use full-fat milk for the best results.
  2. Do not overcook the milk or the paneer will be rubbery.
  3. Add the lemon juice or vinegar slowly, stirring continuously, until the milk curdles.
  4. Let the curds sit in the whey for 5 minutes before transferring them to the muslin cloth.
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Do you need to fry paneer before cooking? ›

Whether or not you need to fry paneer before cooking depends on the specific recipe you are following. Frying paneer can enhance its texture, add a crispy outer layer, and help it hold its shape during cooking. However, it is not always necessary, and some recipes may call for using paneer as is, without frying.

How to eat paneer without frying? ›

Here are some yummy ways in which you can eat raw paneer:
  1. Masala Paneer: Take few fresh cubes of raw paneer and sprinkle some chaat masala and a dash of black pepper powder over them. ...
  2. Mix them in salads: ...
  3. In toast and sandwiches: ...
  4. Grated paneer topping: ...
  5. Pair it with green chutney and spreads:
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Which is more tasty Shahi Paneer or kadai paneer? ›

Kadai paneer is made with kadai masala, bell peppers, tomatoes, kasuri methi & paneer. But shahi paneer uses none of these ingredients except for paneer. Kadai paneer is spicy & not creamy or sweet. But Shahi paneer is creamy, sweetish and is not spicy.

Which is better Shahi Paneer or kadai paneer? ›

Kadai paneer is spicier than the other two as there is the addition of freshly prepared kadai masala in it. Whereas shahi paneer and paneer butter masala are more rich and creamy and sweet in taste. Also, shahi paneer is prepared with dry fruits like cashew and almonds without having any tomatoes in it.

Which is better paneer kadai or paneer butter masala? ›

Kadai Paneer is a spicy gravy recipe which uses a lot of spices to give it a robust bold flavour. However, paneer butter masala is a sweetish creamy cashew nuts and tomato based curry which uses mild spices and nuts. The gravy is much subtle and rich and is slightly on the sweetish side.

Which is the most expensive paneer dish in the world? ›

World's most expensive paneer for Rs 80, 000 per kg

Retailing at €1,000 (Rs 80,00 approx), every kg of the world's most expensive paneer requires 25 litres of milk. What makes donkey milk such an exclusive source of cheese is that it is loaded with protein and has great antimicrobial effects.

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