Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (2024)

Restaurant Style Paneer Angara Recipe - Theyellowdaal (1)

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 paneer dish is best in restaurant? ›

Paneer tikka is the most ordered vegetarian starter or appetizer in Indian restaurants. This dish is made by marinating Indian cheese in spiced yogurt and then grilled to perfection.

Is cottage cheese same as paneer? ›

Production methods are similar to that of cottage cheese, except that paneer tends not to be salted, and the curdled milk is typically pressed to remove the whey rather than allowing it to drain, giving it a more compact texture.

Which paneer recipe is best quora? ›

Palak Paneer: This creamy spinach and paneer curry is a classic vegetarian dish that is both healthy and flavorful. Matar Paneer: A delicious combination of green peas and paneer cooked in a creamy tomato-based gravy, this dish is a favorite of many paneer lovers. Shahi Paneer: This dish features paneer cubes cooked.

How is paneer made? ›

Paneer manufacture involves the coagulation of milk proteins to form curd. During this process large clumps of proteins are formed in which fat and other colloidal and dissolved solids get entrapped. The coagulation of milk occurs when pH of milk reaches 4.6 which is the isoelectric point of its major protein, casein.

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.
Feb 8, 2020

What is paneer called in America? ›

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.

Which is healthier cottage cheese or paneer? ›

In terms of nutritional value, paneer and cottage cheese are fairly similar. Both are good sources of protein and calcium, and they are relatively low in calories and fat.

Is paneer just ricotta? ›

Paneer is made from whole milk while ricotta is a whey product (sometimes with milk added). Both can be pressed or left to drain.

Which cheese is closest to paneer? ›

Halloumi Cheese

Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese usually made with sheep's or goat's milk. It has a similar firmness to paneer. It's known for its ability to hold its shape when cooked, making it a suitable replacement in certain recipes.

Why do people soak paneer in water before? ›

10 minutes makes it extra soft and crumbly!

Why do you soak paneer before cooking? ›

Softening the paneer prior to cooking prevents that unwanted chewy, rubbery texture. Soften it by following the cut, soak, steam, boil or pan-fry softening methods.

How to make paneer taste better? ›

Cut Paneer into cubes, sprinkle some salt, Chilli Powder, Lime Juice and Chaat Masala. Toss it and your simple Paneer Chaat is ready.

What do we call paneer in English? ›

Likely originating in India, paneer is also known as Indian cottage cheese. You might find that the mild taste of paneer reminds you of American cottage cheese.

Which vinegar is best for paneer? ›

Add about 2 to 3 teaspoons of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar in 1 litre milk. With vinegar the milk curdles faster and quicker. Curd or yogurt: Fresh curd will give you more softer and moist paneer. You could add about 3 to 4 tablespoons of fresh curd or yogurt when making paneer recipe with 1 litre milk.

Is paneer Indian or Pakistani? ›

Paneer is a type of unaged, non-melting cheese that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is commonly used in South Asian cuisines, including Indian, Nepalese, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi dishes. Paneer is rich in protein, calcium, and healthy fats.

What is the most popular food ordered in a restaurant? ›

America's most ordered dishes of 2022, according to Grubhub
  • Burrito (bowl or regular)
  • Cheeseburger.
  • Cheese Pizza.
  • Pad Thai.
  • Chicken Quesadilla.
  • California Roll.
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich.
  • Caesar Salad.
Dec 15, 2022

Which is more tasty paneer butter masala or kadai paneer? ›

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 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.

What is the difference between paneer tikka and paneer tikka masala? ›

Is paneer tikka the same as paneer tikka masala? Paneer tikka is an appetizer of grilled paneer skewers whereas paneer tikka masala is a curried dish of grilled paneer in a spicy tikka masala gravy.

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