Paneer Bhapa

Name: Paneer Bhapa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup paneer, cubed; 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut; 2 green chillies; 1–2 tbsp cashews; 2 tsp poppy seeds, soaked; 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds, soaked; 1 tsp black mustard seeds, soaked; 2 tbsp yoghurt; A pinch of turmeric powder; Salt, to taste; Mustard oil, for stir frying + a little extra on top; Few sliced green chillies, for garnish

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

A creamy, spicy Bengali steamed paneer made with coconut, green chillies, mustard and poppy seeds. Lightly fry paneer, blend a paste, then steam until aromatic.

Updated at: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:44:41 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories427.9 kcal (21%)

Total Fat33.7 g (48%)

Carbs17.8 g (7%)

Sugars9.4 g (10%)

Protein18.1 g (36%)

Sodium417.6 mg (21%)

Fiber4.3 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 cuppaneer cubed

½ cupcoconut

1 Tbspcashews

1 tspyellow mustard seeds

soaked

1 tspblack mustard seeds

2 Tbspyoghurt

for stir frying + a little extra on top

3green chillies

sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Soak the poppy seeds, yellow mustard seeds, and black mustard seeds in warm water for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a little mustard oil in a pan and lightly stir fry the paneer cubes until slightly golden from the edges. Keep aside.

Step 3

In a blender, add grated coconut, green chillies, cashews, soaked seeds, yoghurt, turmeric powder, and salt. Blend everything into a smooth creamy paste.

Step 4

Transfer the paste into a lunchbox-style or any heat-safe container. Add the stir-fried paneer and top with a few sliced green chillies. Drizzle a little mustard oil on top for extra flavour.

Step 5

Close the container with a lid and steam it for 10–15 minutes until set and aromatic.

Step 6

Serve hot with rice and enjoy!