Tangy Bhuna Paneer

Name: Tangy Bhuna Paneer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: - [ ] 1/2 lb cubed paneer (Indian cottage cheese); - [ ] 6 tbsp of grated paneer; - [ ] 1 minced onion; - [ ] 1 minced green pepper; - [ ] 3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter/oil); - [ ] 2 Bay leaves; 5-6 green cardamoms; - [ ] 1 tbsp cumin seeds; - [ ] 2 tsp sugar; - [ ] 4-5 finely chopped green chilis; - [ ] 3-4 minced garlic cloves; - [ ] 2 broken dried red chilis; - [ ] salt; - [ ] 2 tsp coriander powder; - [ ] 1/2 tsp red chili powder; - [ ] 1 tsp black pepper powder; - [ ] 2 tomatoes puréed; - [ ] 1 can tomato paste; - [ ] 1-2 tsp garam masala; - [ ] 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; - [ ] 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves; - [ ] 1 tbsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek)

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

A tangy, not-so-spicy, yet flavorful paneer dish that is toddler approved!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:09:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories426.4 kcal (21%)

Total Fat27.5 g (39%)

Carbs30.4 g (12%)

Sugars17.5 g (19%)

Protein19.4 g (39%)

Sodium337.8 mg (17%)

Fiber6.7 g (24%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

‘Bhuna’ in hindi means roasted. So the key to this recipe is thorough roasting on medium heat without letting the spices burn.

Step 2

Heat the ghee in a thick bottomed pan and add bay leaves, green cardamoms and cumin seeds. Once fragrant, add the minced onions and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add sugar to caramelize the onions and sauté further until they turn golden brown.

Step 3

Add the green chilis, garlic and red chilis and roast for another 3-4 mins without letting them burn.

Step 4

Now add salt and all powdered spices except for garam masala and dried fenugreek. Also add minced green peppers and 1.5 tbsp cilantro leaves. Mix well, add about 2-3 tbsp of water and cook for 5-6 mins.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste and purée and cook until the masala is nice and thick. Now add about 2 cups water and cover and cook on medium heat for 4-5 mins.

Step 6

Mix in the grated and cubed paneer, garam masala, dried fenugreek along with some water (adjust quantity as per desired thickness). Cover and cook for another 4-5 mins.

Step 7

Turn off heat. Garnish with remaining cilantro leaves and serve with rotis or basmati rice!