Rogan josh, yakhni, dum aloo – is there any Kashmiri dish you don’t like? Such is the magic of rich curries and spicy flavors, we can never have enough Kashmiri food. There is another very popular dish from the valley that Kashmiris are very fond of. It’s chaman paneer. Paneer balls are fried and soaked in a spicy tomato sauce, which has a smoother consistency with the help of milk. Paneer chaman has changed with this new recipe that we just discovered and immediately thought of sharing with all of you. Since it’s winter, why not add the beloved winter green methi seeds to paneer chaman?!
What we now have is a recipe for paneer methi chaman, which may look like palak paneer but tastes different because it contains milk, fennel seeds and even almonds. Typical Kashmiri ingredients make this another winner and extend our list of favorite Kashmiri dishes. Paneer Chaman often features fried paneer pieces floating in a rich, aromatic gravy. Paneer methi chaman also uses fried paneer, cooked in a mint green sauce of methi, flavored with a variety of spices and seasoning powders. Milk is also added to reduce the bitterness of the fenugreek seeds, making this a treat really worth savoring.
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Methi seeds are used to prepare many dishes.
Paneer Methi Chaman Recipe I How to Make Paneer Methi Chaman
It is also easy to make paneer methi chaman like a regular paneer chaman. Once you see the recipe, you won’t be able to wait to try it at home.
Click here for a step-by-step recipe of paneer methi chaman.
Fry the cubes until golden brown, then soak them in water for a while. Then, stir-fry the methi leaves along with all the spices. Add the pellets and milk, cook until you get a thick gravy. Garnish with almonds and sulatana, and serve.
If you are also a lover of Kashmiri cuisine, we are sure you will love this recipe. Try it today.
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