{"id":16826,"date":"2017-11-05T15:31:26","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T21:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/achari-paneer-masala-indian-vegetarian-curry-with-yogurt-paneer-mango-pickles\/"},"modified":"2021-08-07T11:30:09","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T17:30:09","slug":"achari-paneer-masala-indian-vegetarian-curry-with-yogurt-paneer-mango-pickles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/achari-paneer-masala-indian-vegetarian-curry-with-yogurt-paneer-mango-pickles\/","title":{"rendered":"Achari Paneer Masala – Indian Vegetarian Curry with Yogurt, Paneer & Mango Pickles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Try my recipe for Achari Paneer – a spicy vegetarian curry with paneer cheese in a creamy & tangy yogurt gravy, flavoured with hot mango pickles! The perfect recipe to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in your own home.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Achari Paneer – the vegetarian Indian curry you have not tried yet, but should! <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once in a while, it is time to introduce a new Indian curry into the dinner – repertoire, right? Having had a lot of butter chicken and Asian coconut-based curries lately, I was looking for something new, bold and authentic. Preferably meatless, as we are trying to cut down on the animal proteins.<\/p>\n

Scanning the internet for vegetarian Indian curries, I came across a dish called achari paneer, <\/strong><\/em>which immediately got my attention. It had paneer cheese in it, which is my favorite meat replacement on earth, plus it listed mango pickles as one of the ingredients for the gravy.<\/p>\n

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What are Indian mango pickles?<\/h3>\n

Indian mango pickles are not sweet, but more sour, spicy, salty and…well, powerful! I would not want to miss them in my kitchen.<\/p>\n

Admittedly, I hardly ever use them in the proper context – meaning, for Indian dishes, but rather add a tbsp into my hummus or put them in grilled cheese.<\/p>\n

Try it, it is life-changing stuff. Anyways, mango pickle-flavored yogurt gravy sounded like tangy and creamy curry perfection to me! And it really is!<\/p>\n

This cheesy and creamy deliciousness called achari paneer is definitely a must for fans of vegetarian Indian curries.<\/p>\n

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If you are a fan of authentic Indian food, you will love this easy vegetarian curry! The big cubes of soft paneer cheese in the tangy, creamy yogurt gravy served over fluffy basmati rice – a curry lover’s dream.<\/p>\n

 The mango pickles are not dominating the flavor profile in achari paneer but rather kick in in the end with a bit of a spicy aftertaste.<\/p>\n

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How to make this authentic Achari Paneer recipe:<\/h2>\n

Authentic Indian cooking starts with the toasting and grinding of whole spices!<\/strong><\/p>\n

 We kick off the Indian kitchen magic by making our own spice mix and frying paste.<\/p>\n

That includes the toasting and grinding of whole spices, using an Electric Coffee or Spice Grinder<\/a>\"\" . I love this step as it makes the whole kitchen smell like an Indian restaurant! <\/p>\n

Next, we make put some onion, garlic, ginger and chilli into a blender to create a basic spicy frying paste.<\/p>\n

Making a spice paste like this is actually easier than chopping all the ingredients. Plus, it will make for a smoother gravy in the end.<\/p>\n

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Which spices do I need for this Achari Paneer recipe? <\/h3>\n

The unique warming spice mix includes <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • chilies, <\/strong><\/li>\n
  • fennel seeds, <\/strong><\/li>\n
  • cumin seeds, and <\/strong><\/li>\n
  • cardamom.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Combined with the heat from the mango pickles this makes this vegetarian achari paneer curry a healthy yet super warming dinner option for the cold season.<\/p>\n

    What I love most about achari paneer masala, is the perfect, thick-yet-pourable consistency of the gravy.<\/p>\n

    The secret is a mix of ground cashew nuts, thick, plain yogurt, cream or coconut cream, and chickpea flour as a binding agent. If you have nut allergies, you can leave them out, of course.<\/p>\n

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    How to serve achari paneer:<\/h2>\n

    Once the achari paneer is ready, simply transfer everything to a platter, add some chopped cilantro and serve hot.<\/p>\n

    You can serve this with bread \/ naan \/ roti \/ rice or cauliflower rice \/ quinoa<\/strong> , etc<\/p>\n

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    Storing Achari Paneer :<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    This Indian curry is yogurt based and should be stored in an air-tight box (I prefer <\/em>a glass container to store curry as they don\u2019t stain)<\/em> in the fridge for 2 days.<\/p>\n

    Reheating the Paneer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Once you are ready to reheat, just remove the container from fridge, add 1\/4 cup coconut milk or milk or some broth and mix everything.<\/li>\n
    • Set on Microwave for 2 minutes or cook in a stovetop pan for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Variations:<\/h2>\n
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      • You can up or lower the amount of pickles, according to your taste.<\/li>\n
      • You can make this yogurt curry with tofu instead of paneer cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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