I am quite found of Paneer. However, cooking it can be a hassle.
You can get paneer generally at any Indian grocery store. For enthusiasts, Here is a recipe for making Paneer from milk.
Here is a version of recipe that I use quite often. It involves two parts - Baking Paneer and Cooking the veggies.
IngredientsSection titled Ingredients
For Baking PaneerSection titled For Baking Paneer
- 400 g Paneer
- 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tbsp Gamram Masala
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 cup Milk or Yogurt
- Salt to Taste
For VeggiesSection titled For Veggies
- 500 g Cut Cauliflowers
- 1 cup Peas
- 1/2 Medium Onion
- 1 Medium Tomato
- 1/2 tbsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tbsp Mustard Black Seeds
- 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
PreparationSection titled Preparation
Bake PaneerSection titled Bake Paneer
- Thaw Paneer and cut in cubes.
- Preheat the oven at 400 F
- Mix Paneer with all the spices and milk/yogurt.
- Place cubes in a baking sheet and bake it at 400F for about 30 minutes until Paneer is well cooked.
Prepare VeggiesSection titled Prepare Veggies
- Cut onion, tomatoes and cauliflowers.
- Heat oil in the pan and add cumin seeds.
- Once Seeds start to pop, add cut onions.
- Fry the onions until oil starts to separate. (about 1-2 minutes)
- Add spices, peas and tomatoes. (about 1-2 minutes)
- After about a minute, add cauliflowers.
- After another minute or so, add salt, and keep stirring occasionally.
- Once the cauliflowers are almost cooked, add baked Paneer pieces (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add a little amount of water and cook for about a minute.
- (optional) Garnish with cilantro leaves.
Let it cool before serving. It can be served either Indian breads or rice.
Interesting FactsSection titled Interesting Facts
- Nutritional Value of Paneer.
- Baked Paneer in this recipe is also referred as Paneer Tikka
- More about Paneer
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