If you love soft paneer, aromatic spices and comforting homemade food, this Delicious Paneer Recipe is an easy dish to add to your regular meal rotation. Soft paneer is cooked with fresh vegetables and flavourful Indian spices to create a comforting homemade curry with plenty of colour and texture.
This paneer recipe is suitable for everyday lunch or dinner and pairs beautifully with steamed rice, jeera rice, roti, paratha, naan or pulao. It is simple enough for a family meal while still feeling special when served at the table.
Recipe at a Glance
15 minutes
25 minutes
40 minutes
Main Course
Indian
Easy
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
- Soft paneer with flavorful Indian spices.
- Colorful vegetables make the dish attractive and delicious.
- Perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Pairs beautifully with roti, paratha, naan or rice.
A Little Story Behind This Recipe
Some recipes become special because they are complicated. Others become special because they are simple, comforting and easy to make again and again.
This paneer recipe belongs to the second kind. Soft paneer, vegetables and aromatic spices come together in a warm homemade dish that feels perfect for an everyday family meal.
It is the kind of recipe that can turn a simple meal into something everyone looks forward to.
Delicious Paneer Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the paneer into bite-sized pieces and keep them ready for cooking.Paneer
- Chop the onion, tomato and green pepper/capsicum as shown in the video.Onion, Tomato, Green bell pepper/capsicum
- Keep the prepared vegetables ready before starting the cooking process.
- Combine the required spices with salt and the other seasonings according to your recipe.Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Salt
- Mix well so the spices are evenly distributed.
- Add the paneer pieces to the prepared mixture.Paneer
- Gently mix until the paneer is evenly coated with the spices.
- Heat the cooking oil in a kadai or suitable pan over medium heat.Cooking oil
- Add the coated paneer to the heated pan.
- Cook gently while turning the pieces so they cook evenly.
- Add the prepared onion, tomato and green pepper/capsicum.Onion, Tomato, Green bell pepper/capsicum
- Mix everything together gently.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the paneer becomes well coated with the masala.Paneer, Garam masala
- Add the remaining prepared mixture and combine everything well.
- Allow the spices to cook together with the paneer and vegetables.
- Add a little water if needed and mix well.Water
- Cook until the desired consistency is reached.
- Continue cooking until the paneer is tender and the masala has coated the ingredients beautifully.
- The mixture should look well combined and aromatic.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.Fresh coriander leaves
- Serve hot with roti, paratha, naan or rice.
Nutrition
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Let us know how it was!Final Thoughts
This Delicious Paneer Recipe is a simple example of how soft paneer, colourful vegetables and aromatic spices can come together to create a satisfying homemade meal.
Serve it hot with your favourite rice or Indian bread, share it with family and enjoy a comforting meal made right in your own kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use homemade paneer?
Yes. Homemade paneer can be used in this recipe. Cut it into bite-size pieces before cooking.
Do I need to fry the paneer first?
Frying is optional. For a softer homemade-style result, you can cook the paneer directly with the prepared masala according to the recipe.
Can I make this recipe spicy?
Yes. Adjust green chilli or red chilli powder according to your preferred level of heat.
What can I serve with paneer?
Serve it with steamed rice, jeera rice, roti, paratha, naan or pulao.
How can I keep the paneer soft and tender?
Avoid overcooking the paneer and stir gently while cooking. Cooking it over medium heat helps keep the paneer tender and prevents it from becoming too firm.
Can I add other vegetables to this paneer recipe?
Yes. You can add vegetables such as peas or extra capsicum according to your preference. Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
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