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Delicious Paneer Recipe

Delicious Paneer Recipe

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An easy homemade paneer recipe made with soft paneer, vegetables and aromatic Indian spices—perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 275

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Paneer cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Onion chopped
  • Tomato chopped or pureed
  • Green bell pepper/capsicum chopped
  • Cooking oil
  • Ginger-garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
Spices
  • Turmeric powder
  • Red chilli powder
  • Coriander powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Garam masala
  • Other spices used in your preparation
Finishing Ingredients
  • Fresh coriander leaves
  • Water as needed

Method
 

Prepar ethe Paneer
  1. Cut the paneer into bite-sized pieces and keep them ready for cooking.
    Paneer
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Chop the onion, tomato and green pepper/capsicum as shown in the video.
    Onion, Tomato, Green bell pepper/capsicum
  2. Keep the prepared vegetables ready before starting the cooking process.
Prepare the Spice Mixture
  1. Combine the required spices with salt and the other seasonings according to your recipe.
    Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, Salt
  2. Mix well so the spices are evenly distributed.
Coat the Paneer
  1. Add the paneer pieces to the prepared mixture.
    Paneer
  2. Gently mix until the paneer is evenly coated with the spices.
Heat the Pan
  1. Heat the cooking oil in a kadai or suitable pan over medium heat.
    Cooking oil
Add the Paneer
  1. Add the coated paneer to the heated pan.
  2. Cook gently while turning the pieces so they cook evenly.
Add the Vegetables
  1. Add the prepared onion, tomato and green pepper/capsicum.
    Onion, Tomato, Green bell pepper/capsicum
  2. Mix everything together gently.
Cook the Paneer and Vegetables
  1. 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 Mixture
  1. Add the remaining prepared mixture and combine everything well.
  2. Allow the spices to cook together with the paneer and vegetables.
Adjust the Consistency
  1. Add a little water if needed and mix well.
    Water
  2. Cook until the desired consistency is reached.
Finish Cooking
  1. Continue cooking until the paneer is tender and the masala has coated the ingredients beautifully.
  2. The mixture should look well combined and aromatic.
Garnishand Serve
  1. Turn off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
    Fresh coriander leaves
  2. Serve hot with roti, paratha, naan or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 16gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

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