Here we are, with three of your favourite paneer recipes that are easy-to-cook and delicious to eat.
Paneer Tikka:
Paneer Tikka is one of the most popular starters in India, and religiously makes a trip to every table in every restaurant.
INGREDIENTS:
- 250 gms cottage cheese
- ½ cup capsicum, diced in square shape
- ½ cup onions, diced layer by layer
- 1 cup hung curd
- ½ tbsp carom seeds (ajwain)
- ½ tbsp pepper
- ½ tbsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp chaat masala
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp dry mango powder
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Oil as required
METHOD:
- In a large bowl, add curd and all remaining ingredients except cottage cheese and vegetables
- Mix well and then add paneer cubes and vegetables
- Keep aside for 1 to 2 hours for proper marination
- Heat some oil in a pan and start placing the coated vegetables in it – capsicums first, followed by onions and finally paneer cubes
- Cook on medium flame and cover it for a minute
- Flip all the vegetables and continue the process until everything is properly cooked
- Serve with mint chutney
Chilli Paneer:
This lovechild of Indian spices and Chinese cuisine is simply the best, no matter what you serve it with.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup paneer cubes
- 1 cup diced capsicums
- 1 cup onions, diced layer by layer
- spring onions for garnish
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp green chilli sauce
- ¼ tbsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Oil as required
METHOD
- Deep fry paneer cubes and keep them aside
- Heat some oil in a pan and add ginger garlic paste
- Add capsicums and onions and stir fry for a minute on low flame
- Meanwhile, mix the three sauces together and add black pepper to it
- Add this mix to the pan and add paneer cubes as well
- Add sugar and salt and stir fry well
- Garnish with spring onions and serve hot
Paneer pizza pockets:
Paneer pizza pockets are an all-time hit with people of all age groups.
INGREDIENTS
For the pockets:
- 200 gms plain flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Salt to taste
For the stuffing:
- 1 cup chopped paneer
- 1 tbsp crumbled paneer
- ½ cup boiled sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
METHOD:
- Add salt and baking powder to plain flour, knead it using buttermilk and keep aside
- Heat oil in a pan and add paneer and corn kernels to it
- Add oregano, chilli flakes, black pepper and salt and mix well
- Add tomato ketchup and grated cheese to the pan and stir for half a minute
- Make small balls of dough and roll it to a thin layer
- Put the stuffing over this layer and fold it
- Shallow fry these rolls on low flame
- Flip them and keep frying until the covering turns golden brown
- Cut into slices and serve