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Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by hebbars kitchen on YouTube

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Chettinad Masala

  1. Oil 1 tsp
  2. Fennel 3/4 tsp
  3. Cumin 1 tsp
  4. Coriander Seeds 1 tsp
  5. Pepper 1/2 tsp
  6. Star Anise 1
  7. Bay Leaf 1
  8. Cloves 1/2 tsp
  9. Cardamom 3 pods
  10. Javitri (Mace) 1
  11. Cinnamon 1 inch
  12. Dried Red Chilli 5
  13. Curry Leaves few
  14. Coconut, grated 1/2 cup
  15. Water 1/2 cup

All Ingredients - For Paneer Curry

  1. Oil 3 tbsp
  2. Bay Leaf 1
  3. Fennel 1/2 tsp
  4. Cumin 1 tsp
  5. Curry Leaves few
  6. Onion, sliced 1
  7. Garlic, finely chopped 4 cloves
  8. Ginger, finely chopped 1 inch
  9. Turmeric 1/2 tsp
  10. Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp
  11. Cumin Powder 1/4 tsp
  12. Coriander Powder 1/2 tsp
  13. Salt 1 tsp
  14. Tomato, chopped 1
  15. Water 3 cups
  16. Paneer 17 cubes
  17. Coriander, chopped 2 tbsp

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Spices for Masala

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan. Add fennel, cumin, coriander seeds, pepper, star anise, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, javitri, cinnamon, dried red chillies, and curry leaves. Roast on a low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 2: Roast the Coconut

To the roasted spices, add 1/2 cup of grated coconut. Continue to roast on a low flame until the coconut turns golden brown.

Step 3: Grind the Masala Paste

Transfer the roasted spice and coconut mixture to a blender jar. Allow it to cool completely. Add 1/2 cup of water and blend to a smooth paste to create the Chettinad masala paste.

Step 4: Prepare the Curry Base

In a large kadai, heat 3 tbsp of oil. Add bay leaf, fennel, cumin, and a few curry leaves. Let them splutter. Add sliced onion, finely chopped garlic, and finely chopped ginger. Sauté well until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 5: Cook the Spices and Tomato

Keeping the flame low, add turmeric, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Sauté on low flame until aromatic, ensuring not to brown them. Add chopped tomato and sauté until it turns soft and mushy.

Step 6: Cook the Gravy

Add the prepared Chettinad masala paste to the kadai. Sauté well until the oil separates from the paste. Pour in 3 cups of water and mix well, adjusting the consistency as needed.

Step 7: Add Paneer and Simmer

Add 17 cubes of paneer to the gravy and mix gently. Cover the kadai and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Finally, add 2 tbsp of chopped coriander and mix. The Paneer Chettinad is ready to be served.

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