Spicy Paneer Masala
Lakshan
May 2, 2016
Bring restaurant-style flavors to your table with this easy paneer sabji recipe, a quick and satisfying dish featuring freshly grated cottage cheese tossed in a rich, aromatic blend of spices. Perfect as one of those easy simple vegetarian dinner recipes, this comforting preparation combines sautéed onions, tomatoes, and curry leaves to build a flavorful base. Whether you need a wholesome addition to your rotation of easy healthy vegetarian recipes or a fast weeknight solution, this easy and quick recipe for spicy paneer masala comes together in minutes to satisfy your cravings
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Ingredients
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| 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds | |
| 1 medium Onion (chopped) | |
| 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste | |
| 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder | |
| 1 medium Tomatoes (chopped) | |
| 200 g Fresh paneer (cottage cheese, grated) | |
| a few Curry leaves | |
| 2 Green chilies (sliced) | |
| 2 tbsp Cooking oil | |
| to taste Salt |
Nutritional Information
~310 kcal
Calorie
~14 g
Protein
~22 g
Fat
~16 g
Carbohydrates
~3 g
Fiber
Directions
1.
Temper the Mustard Seeds
Heat a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Let them crackle for a few seconds to release their aroma.
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2.
Sauté Onion and Curry Leaves
Add chopped onions and curry leaves. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the onions begin to soften. This creates the flavour base for this Spicy Paneer Masala.
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3.
Add Ginger, Garlic and Tomatoes
Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder and chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and blend well with the spices.
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4.
Add the Paneer and green chillies
Add grated paneer to the onion-tomato masala and mix thoroughly. This makes an Easy Paneer Sabji Recipe that comes together quickly with simple ingredients.Add chopped green chillies and continue cooking over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Stir continuously so the paneer absorbs the masala evenly.
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5.
Finish and Serve
Turn off the heat and serve the Spicy Paneer Masala hot. It works well as an Easy and Quick Recipe for lunch or dinner and can be served with roti, chapati or rice.
This dish is also a good option when looking for Easy Healthy Vegetarian Recipes or Easy Simple Vegetarian Dinner Recipes that do not require a long cooking time.
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Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case*
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment*
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