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Velvet Paneer In Masala Coconut Milk

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Velvet Paneer In Masala Coconut Milk

Dr. Wendy Dearborne
A delicious vegetarian dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavor. Paneer is used in many Indian vegetarian recipes. Making paneer at home is easy and doesn't require a lot of time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

  • Large sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16oz paneer cut into cubes
  • 3 large garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 green cardamoms pods
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon bark
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp kasmaire chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 8oz coconut milk full fat
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala divided into 2
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut paneer into cubes. Marinade with 1/4 tsp salt, turmeric and chili and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large pan. Add cumin seeds and allow to crack. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add onions with 2 pinches of salt and cook until soft. Add tomatoes and sauté until soften, approximately 5 minutes. Place in a blender and purée.
  • Rinse and dry pan.
  • On medium heat add 1/2 tbsp of oil to the pan. Lightly fry the marinaded paneer 2 minutes on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Wipeout pan and place on medium heat, add the rest of the oil. Add cardamom and cinnamon sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add purée, coriander, chili powder, salt, 1/4 tsp garam masala and tomato paste. Mix well.
  • Add full fat coconut milk stir well. Add sautéed paneer and mix gently to incorporate. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp garam masala mix well.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice, roti or naan bread.

Notes

Homemade Paneer
Homemade paneer has a far superior taste and texture than store bought.  It’s easy to make and can be pressed as firm or as soft as you required.  Checkout my easy homemade paneer recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 595mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
Keyword paneer, turmeric
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