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.

Ingredients

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 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

Preparation

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 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 Facts

• Nutritional Value of Paneer.
• Baked Paneer in this recipe is also referred as Paneer Tikka
• More about Paneer