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Achari Paneer is flavorful, healthy and high in protein. Paneer is an Indian cheese, also known as chenna. Achari paneer is very versatile and can be served as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to a main course.

This recipe will serve 8.

Ingredients

14oz paneer cut in ½ inch cubes (paneer you can find in Indian grocery store)

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)

1/4 cup yogurt (dahi)

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 whole red chilies Sabut lal mirch)

Pinch of asafetida (hing)

1/4 teaspoon nigella (onion seeds or kalonji)

1 teaspoons coriander seeds (dhania)

1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (mathi)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)

1 ½ cup baby spinach leaves (palak)

Method

Mix paneer, yogurt, turmeric and salt. Set aside.

In a frying pan over medium heat, dry roast nigella, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, and black pepper for 1-2 minutes. Seeds will become darker in color and give off a beautiful aroma.

Crush the roasted seeds using a mortar or rolling pin. Set aside.

Add oil to the same pan, at low-medium heat. Roast red chilies till they turn a darker color. Remove from pan and break each one into 2-3 pieces.

Increase to medium heat; add asafetida, followed by paneer mixture. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated. Do not overcook the paneer as it will become dry. The yogurt should coat the paneer nicely so it remains moist. Turn off the heat.

Add all the dry spices and mix well.

Serve warm achari paneer over a bed of spinach leaves.

Tips

Achari paneer can be made in advance and refrigerated up to a week. However, it tastes best when served warm.

Almond brittle also known as Chikki in India this is quick and easy recipe to make. This old fashioned candy every body will enjoy.

Recipe will make about 12oz.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1 tablespoons sesame seeds roasted

Method

Grease about 8×10 cookie sheet and keep aside.

In a heavy bottom sauce pan, over medium high heat melt the butter, then add sugar, and salt.

Keep stirring the sugar continuously till sugar start melting and changing the color to light brown. Turn off the heat as soon it comes to golden brown in color. This should take 4-5 minutes. Note: when sugar starts melting it changes the color very quickly and it can easily burn.

Add almonds and sesame seeds, stir quickly. Pour over the greased sheet and spread evenly.

After brittle comes to room temperature brake them in pieces.

Store them in air tight container.

Suggestions

Almond Brittle makes a delicious homemade gift. Pack it in a jar or candy bag.

Garnish ice cream and kheer to give a gourmet look with few pieces of Brittle.

Almond Walnut Cashew Burfi is a healthy, quality substitute for candy that your entire family will enjoy.

Recipe will make 24 pieces.

Almond Cashew Burfi

Ingredients:

1/2 cup almonds

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup cashew nuts

1 1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

1 tablespoon sliced almonds to garnish

Method

Dry grind the walnuts, cashews and almonds in a food processor.

Dry roast the groundnuts in a frying pan on low medium heat.

Roast them just enough so that the nuts start to give off an aroma. It will take about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Put the sugar and water together in a saucepan on medium heat. Bring to a boil to make the 1 thread syrup or on the candy thermometer it should reach 230 degrees F.

Turn off the heat and stir in the cardamom powder.

Add the nuts to the syrup and mix, and then spread over a greased 8-inch plate. Note: don’t let the syrup cool off. It must be spread while still hot.

Wait a few minutes until burfi is set but still soft.

Then cut the burfi into any shape you like (such as square, diamond, triangle).

Garnish each piece of burfi with sliced almonds while the burfi is still soft.

Allow the burfi to cool for about an hour to dry and hold its shape. Now you can remove the burfi from the plate.

Burfi can be stored for a month.

Variations

Proportion of nuts can be changed to your choice.

You may also add pistachios and coconut powder.