Masala Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Recipe
Masala paneer is an Indian dish of marinated paneer (cottage cheese) that is served in a spiced gravy. It is a very popular dish both in Indian homes as well as restaurants. It is always hit with family and guests.
Cook Time
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ready in: 50 min
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the gravy:
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 3 medium onions, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 inch ginger, chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4-5 green chillies, chopped
- 2 teaspoons coriander leaves (cilantro) chopped, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kasturi methi (fenugreek leaves), crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 2 teaspoons chicken masala powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream (optional)
For the paneer marinade:
- 250 grams paneer
- 3/4 teaspoon gram masala powder
- 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
- Ghee (clarified butter), for frying the marinated paneer
Instructions
- Prepare the paneer: In a bowl, add the paneer and marinade ingredients. Set aside for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add the marinated paneer to a pan with ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil. Fry paneer for 1 minute and set aside.
- In a large pan, add the oil and butter.
- Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green chillies, cardamom, and cloves. Saute till the spices turn aromatic.
- Add the chopped onion and fry until it turns golden.
- Add chopped ginger and garlic. Saute well.
- When the ginger and garlic turn golden brown, add chopped coriander leaves and some kasturi methi (fenugreek leaf). Saute well.
- Add the turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, chicken masala, roasted gram flour (chickpea flour), and salt.
- Saute on medium flame till the spices are well cooked.
- Add tomato pulp and saute till it releases oil.
- When the spices start releasing oil, turn the flame on high, add 1 cup of water, and mix continuously
- Add the fried paneer cubes.
- Cover for 2 minutes over low flame till the paneer absorbs the spices.
- Add garam masala powder and crushed kasturi methi (fenugreek leaf).
- Turn off the flame. Garnish with malai and serve with rice or roti (chapati).
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Nutritional Facts
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 4 person | |
| Calories | 365 |
| Calories from Fat | 261 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 29 g | 45% |
| Saturated fat 16 g | 80% |
| Carbohydrates 15 g | 5% |
| Sugar 6 g | |
| Fiber 2 g | 8% |
| Protein 11 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium 494 mg | 21% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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I tried this and it was amazing.. Shared it with my friends also..
Thanks Supriya for this detailed recipe.
It's owsme recipe.....i will try to make for my self
Great job.. Waiting for the next one!
Tried and tasted.. Awesome!
Waiting for the next one
Amazing recipe.. Thanks
@supriya... Your recipe is so amazing... I tried at home and everyone is loving it... Thanks a lot for the expertise on incredible ingredients... Hope you post another fire packed recipe from your bucket soon.. Waiting for it!!
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