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Paneer Masala

Paneer Masala

Name: Paneer Masala
Total time: 1 min 12 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 units Cashewnut (2 Piece Split); 0.5 teaspoons Watermelon Seeds; 1 teaspoon Refined Oil; 1 pinch Cumin; 1 small piece Ginger; 1 piece Garlic; 0.5 unit Green Chillies; 0.25 cups Onion; 1 pinch Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri); 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 pinch Jeera Powder; 1 pinch Coriander Powder; 2 teaspoons Tomato Puree; 1 cup Paneer; 4 leafs Coriander Leaves; 0.5 teaspoons Salt; 0.25 cups Tomato

Time20 Min

DifficultyEasy

Serves1

Paneer Masala is a popular North Indian dish with high nutritional value and great taste. It has a rich history with many theories pertaining to its origin. It was soon made famous and adapted as a staple diet by the North Indians due to its inherent taste and gravy making style. It is the vegetarian counterpart of Chicken masala gravy made with tomato puree, spices, and other ingredients along wi ... th paneer chunks. The aroma of the Paneer Masala gravy and the softness of the paneer makes it an irresistible combination, yet a simple and perfect dish to lift your mood. Paneer Masala can be a great accompaniment with jeera rice when served as a main course meal. It makes a dream combination with kulcha parathas as well. The traditional paneer masala recipe is a healthy combination of paneer chunks, dry groceries, fruits, and vegetables along with the right quantity of spices. It takes nearly 20-30 minutes to prepare the dish and makes it an easy and simple meal for your family for a weekend treat. It is a healthy alternative to ordered meals from outside as it offers a great nutritional value apart from less cooking time and great taste. There are many variants to paneer recipes and paneer masala is one among the many favorites in India. You can use butter to enhance the taste while health-conscious individuals can exclude it. The versatility and easy to make recipe also adds up to qualify it as the most preferred wholesome dish in the Indian household.

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Cashewnut (2 Piece Split)

2 units

Watermelon Seeds

0.5 teaspoons

Refined Oil

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 pinch

Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri)

1 pinch

Turmeric Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Fruits & Vegetables

Ginger

1 small piece

Onion

0.25 cups

Tomato

0.25 cups

Menu Item

Tomato Puree

2 teaspoons

Dairy

Paneer

1 cup

Other

Garlic

1 piece

Green Chillies

0.5 unit

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Leaves

4 leafs

Directions

Wash and soak Cashew Nuts and Melon Seeds.

Boil soaked Cashew Nuts and Melon Seeds.

In a blender, add boiled Cashew Nuts and Melon Seeds. Make a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

Add Oil and Jeera Seeds. Allow to crackle.

Add chopped Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilli. Saute.

Add chopped Onion and fry till Golden Brown.

Add Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, and Jeera Powder.

Add chopped Red Tomatoes and cook till mushy.

Add Salt, Paneer Cubes, Tomato Paste and Cashew Magaz Paste. Cook for sometime.

Serve in a bowl. Garnish with chopped Coriander.

Health Benefits of Paneer Masala

The different ingredients and the spices used in the paneer masala gravy provides a potent mixture of various health benefits. Cashews are a healthy source of antioxidants and healthy fatty acids while the melon seeds are rich in protein and amino acids. Paneer is rich in protein, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins which are essential for our overall well-being. It helps strengthen bones, teeth, and facilitate in burning fats from the body. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels and assists in enhancing immunity functions. Tomato is a major dietary source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and antioxidant. They are extremely nutritious and adds aromatic flavor to the gravy. The spices that go into making gravy offer many health benefits and has been making our Indian dishes more palatable. It helps in cleansing toxins from our body and in regulating blood pressure while some offer great antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Try the delicious Paneer Masala recipe with family and friends for a wholesome meal!

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What is Paneer Masala?

No North Indian wedding or Dhaba menu is complete without serving a spicy and tangy paneer dish such as Paneer Masala. The creamy and super delicious dish is made by adding pan-fried paneer or cottage cheese dice to a spicy onion tomato curry. Rich in its flavours and certainly a delight to the eyes, Paneer Masala is relished with almost all the Indian bread, especially naan and paranthas. This dish is also high in protein and thus, goes well with a healthy meal. And in case you thought that dhaba style paneer masala is not possible at home, you are quite wrong. Just search for a paneer masala recipe online and you will get plenty of versions that will help you know how to make paneer masala at home. We have also shared a paneer masala recipe you can easily make at home. So, don’t worry about how to make paneer masala and read the steps and ingredients now!

How To Make Paneer Masala?

Whether you want paneer masala for a festive occasion or just want a nice dinner with your family, this recipe is a winner every time. Let us help you with the recipe by beginning with the ingredients needed: Paneer Masala Ingredients: For Marinating Paneer 400 g Paneer (Cubed) ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder ½ tsp Turmeric Powder 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil For Paneer Masala Gravy 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp Ghee 2-3 Clove (Crushed) 2 Cardamom (Crushed) 5-6 Black peppercorn (Crushed) 1 inch Cinnamon (Crushed) 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 3-4 Dry Red Chillies ¼ tsp Hing 1 cup Onion (Grated) 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste 2 tsp Coriander Powder ½ tsp Turmeric Powder 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder 2 tbsp Roasted Besan Salt to taste 1 cup Tomato (Grated) 2-3 Green Chilli 2 tbsp Kasuri Methi 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 2 tbsp Coriander (Chopped) Cooking Instructions: The paneer masala recipe begins with the marination of the paneer. For this, you need to take spices such as red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and mix them. Now, use this spicy mixture to coat the paneer pieces. Let the paneer marinate for at least 15 minutes. Take a pan and brush it with oil or ghee. Put the paneer pieces on the pan and fry them till they turn brown or golden. Check the paneer masala video to see how exactly your paneer should look like. Transfer the paneer to a plate and keep it aside. Now, let us focus on the gravy. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil gets hot, add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, dry red chillies, cumin seeds and hing. Fry them for a few seconds. Next, add chopped onions and sauté them till they turn slightly brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes away and the onions turn brown. Put dry spices such as coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, besan, garam masala and salt. Fry them all for about a minute. Add chopped tomatoes and green chillies. Sauté the whole onion-tomato mixture till the oil starts to separate from the sides of the pan. You can also refer to paneer masala recipe video to see how it should look. Now, add the fried paneer and water. Also, put some Kasuri Methi and cook for 2-3 minutes. Finally, squeeze in some lemon juice and garnish it with coriander. Serve the paneer masala with naan or roti.

Pro Tips

Knowing the recipe and watching the paneer masala video to make the dish is perfect but who would not like some extra tips? So, we have found some pro tips from the culinary diaries of the experts. Make sure you follow them when learning how to prepare paneer masala at home! Make sure you pick the best and fresh paneer for the dish. To check the freshness, check the colour and smell. Any change in colour and smell indicates the paneer may be spoiled. You can also make Homemade Paneer to get an authentic taste. Do not skip the kasuri methi at the end of the recipe to give a delicious flavour. You can also grind the masala to a fine paste to get a silky smooth gravy. You can also add fresh cream at the end of the recipe to get a restaurant-style richness. To get a rich aroma and flavour, use the whole spices instead of the ready-to-use masalas available in the market.

Other Paneer Dishes To Try

When you start making paneer masala recipe, there is no going back. You would end up watching more recipe videos under the paneer masala video section. So, for the love of paneer and its delicious taste, here are some other paneer recipes you can enjoy: Paneer Korma: It is one of the most luscious and rich curries that come from Mughlai cuisine. An exquisite main course dish, paneer korma can also be made with meat and vegetables. Shahi Paneer : When it comes to paneer dishes, shahi paneer is something you just can’t ignore. It also finds its origins in the royal Mughal kitchens. The dish is now quite famous in restaurants and on festive occasions. Mattar Paneer : After shahi paneer, mattar paneer is a common yet popular dish you can easily prepare at home. Along with paneer, you will need peas or mattar as the key ingredients. The curry is well served with Garlic Naan, paranthas or Roti. Kadai Paneer : A simple yet flavourful dish, kadai paneer is prepared using bell pepper and freshly grounded spices. It gets its name from the fact that it is cooked in a kadai or wok. Paneer Tikka : Paneer dishes are not just about curries, it is also known for lip-smacking snacks. Paneer tikka is one such snack that is prepared by grilling marinated paneer in a tandoor. Paneer Bhurji: Those who can’t relish Anda Bhurji (scrambled egg) often resort to paneer bhurji to get the taste. This is a perfectly tangy and savoury dish you can pack in your tiffin and treat your lunch hunger pangs with.