Achari Paneer( Cottage Cheese in a Spicy Yogurt Gravy)

I wanted to make paneer in a different way than usual. This turned out real good. I have had this recipe for a long time. Note: The seeds used in the seasoning are available in Indian grocery stores in a mixture called "Paanch Puran" which really means five types of seeds. You can use tese if you do not have them individually in store

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1  cup panir, cubed (cottage cheese)
• 1  teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 5 -6  fenugreek seeds
• 1  teaspoon  onion seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
• 1  cup onion, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black salt
• 3⁄4 cup yogurt
• 1  teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon  oil
•  salt

Directions

1. Mix the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds, cumin seeds and asafetida in a small bowl.
2. Heat the oil and add the seed mixture.
3. When they crackle, add the onion and sauté till it turns translucent.
4. Add the paneer, turmeric, chili powder, black salt and stir for some time.
5. Add the yogurt, sprinkle the plain flour and mix well.
6. Add the cilantro and salt and bring to a boil.
7. Serve hot with rice or rotis.