Chanar Paturi (Paneer / Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf)

Source : Grind The Cashew Nuts Mustard Seeds Green Chilies And Coconut To A Smooth Paste Mix Along With Yoghurt Salt Turmeric Powder 2 Tbsp Mustard Oil C...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 3, 2026

Step:

  1. Grind the cashew nuts, mustard seeds, green chilies and coconut to a smooth paste. Mix along with yoghurt, salt, turmeric powder, 2 tbsp. mustard oil, coriander leaves and paneer.

    Chanar Paturi (Paneer / Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 1 photo
  2. Heat a tawa / pan and place the banana leaves on them for a few seconds on both sides. This will help it to become more pliable so that it can be easily folded without breaking.

    Chanar Paturi (Paneer / Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 2 photo
  3. Place some of the paneer mix in the centre along with a chilli & fold them.

    Chanar Paturi (Paneer / Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 3 photo
  4. Tie with a string & keep aside. Do the same with rest of the paneer mix.

    Chanar Paturi (Paneer / Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 4 photo
  5. Heat the remaining oil in a pan & gently place all the folded banana leaf parcels. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.

    Chanar Paturi (Paneer / Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 5 photo
  6. Carefully flip them over & cook the other side too till done.

    Chanar Paturi (Paneer / Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 6 photo
  7. Enjoy with hot steamed rice.

    Chanar Paturi (Paneer / Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 7 photo

Ingredients

  1. 200 gm paneer, mashed
  2. 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
  3. 2 tsp mustard seeds
  4. 2 green chilies
  5. 10-12 cashew nuts
  6. 2-3 tsp Poppy seeds
  7. 2 tbsp yoghurt, well beaten
  8. to taste salt
  9. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  10. few extra fresh green / red chilies
  11. 2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
  12. banana leaves as required
  13. 3 tbsp mustard oil

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