Paneer Angara

Paneer Angara is a flavorful and smoky North Indian dish where paneer cubes are marinated in a blend of yogurt, spices, and herbs, then grilled or pan-fried to perfection. The dish is known for its rich, smoky flavor, often achieved by using a traditional "dhungar" method, where a piece of charcoal is added for an aromatic finish. It is a popular appetizer or side dish, served with mint chutney.

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Total Time
25-35 minutes

Servings: 2-4

Cuisine: Indian
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✦Ingredients ➦Instructions
  • For Gravy
  • 2-3 tbsp Oil
  • 3-4 no. Cloves
  • 6-7 no. Black peppercorns
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida
  • Prepared Ginger Green chili paste
  • 3-4 no. large Tomato, roughly diced
  • 1 ½ tsp Degi red chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 heaped tbsp Coriander powder
  • 10-12 no. Almonds (optional)
  • 1 cup Curd, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Tender Coriander stems, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp Sugar
  • ¼ cup Water
  • Fried paneer
  • For Ginger Green Chili Paste
  • 1 ½ inch Ginger (peeled & roughly chopped)
  • 3 no. Green chillies (less spicy & roughly torn)
  • Salt to taste
  • For Masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Black peppercorns
  • 10-12 no. Green cardamom
  • 1 tbsp dry Fenugreek leaves
  • For Frying Paneer
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • ½ tbsp Ghee
  • 400 gms Paneer, cut diagonally
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Degi red chili powder
  • For Smoke
  • Coal
  • 2-3 no. Green cardamom
  • 1 tsp Ghee
  • For Garnish
  • Coriander sprig
  • ¼ tsp Prepared Masala
    • For Gravy
    1. In a handi, add oil, once it’s hot, add cloves, black peppercorns and let it splutter.
    2. Add asafoetida, prepared ginger green chili paste and sauté it for 2-3 minutes.
    3. Add tomatoes, degi red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cook it for a while.
    4. Add almonds, curd and cook for 5-6 minutes on high flame.
    5. Add water, coriander stems, salt to taste, sugar, cover it with a lid and cook it for 8-10 minutes on medium flame until cooked well.
    6. Grind the gravy to a smooth paste with the help of a hand blender, add water and simmer it for a while.
    7. Add prepared fried paneer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
    8. Place the coal in a small bowl, add green cardamom, ghee and cover it with a lid. Keep it aside for 4-5 minutes.
    9. Transfer it to a serving dish, garnish it with coriander sprig and sprinkle prepared masala.
    10. Serve hot with roti.
    • For Ginger Green Chili Paste
    1. In a mortar pestle, add ginger, green chillies, salt to taste and grind it coarsely.
    2. Keep it aside for further use.
    • For Masala
    1. In a pan, add salt to taste, black peppercorns, green cardamom and dry roast it for a while.
    2. Add dry fenugreek leaves and toss well.
    3. Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it to a fine powder.
    4. Keep it aside for further use.
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