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Shorshe Paneer (Mustard Paneer)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

For Mustard Paste:

  • 1.5 tbsp yellow mustard seeds or 1 tbsp yellow + 0.5 tbsp black mustard
  • 2-3 green chillies adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds optional, for creaminess
  • Warm water for soaking

For the Dish:

  • 200-250 g paneer cubed
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil for authentic flavour
  • ½ tsp kalonji nigella seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1-2 green chillies slit
  • ½ cup water adjust as needed

Instructions

  • 200-250g paneer, cubed
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil (for authentic flavour)
  • ½ tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1-2 green chillies, slit
  • ½ cup water (adjust as needed)

Notes

Shorshe Paneer is special for its pungent mustard-y, creamy paneer and the way it captures the spirit of Bengali cuisine in a vegetarian, bold-flavoured dish. Shorshe Paneer is cooked in mustard oil, which adds an extra layer of sharpness and aroma, making the dish unmistakably Bengali.
Author: Amna Rahman
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Indian