Spiced paneer

Spiced paneer

Spiced paneer

Indian cheese paneer makes a great vegetarian dish as it holds its form- flavour with fenugreek and garam masala

  • Ready in 40-50 minutes
  • Serves 4 as a main, or 6-8 as a side dish
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories 463
  • Carbohydrates 16
  • Saturated Fat 16
  • Sugar 3
  • Protein 24
  • Fat 34
  • Fiber 2
  • Salt 3.75

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil, for frying

  • 400g paneer, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 tsp coriander seed

  • knob of ginger, peeled and chopped

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped

  • 1½ tsp chilli powder

  • 1 tsp fenugreek seed

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • 1 tbsp clear honey

  • small handful of fresh coriander, chopped

  • small knob of ginger, peeled and shredded into matchsticks

  • 1 small red and 1 small green pepper, seeded and finely chopped

  • 3 spring onions, finely shredded

Method

  1. Heat 1cm oil in a large frying pan and fry the paneer in batches until golden brown – watch out as the oil spits. Scoop it on to kitchen paper.

  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and gently fry the coriander seeds, ginger, chilli and onion for about 8- 10 minutes until golden. Tip in the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the other spices and honey, stir and simmer for a few minutes.

  3. Tip the paneer into the sauce and stir. Simmer for a few minutes, then add the chopped coriander and shredded ginger. Serve sprinkled with peppers and spring onions.