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A grate tasting 10 minutes Paneer curry for busy people.

This is a Paneer curry dish that I have created keeping time commitment in mind. As a mum of a 3 Year old with a passion for trying out new recipes and posting them in my blog, I often run out of time. I am always experimenting with food and love to come up with new quick and simple recipes that are ready in less time. This Paneer curry is one of those experiments that I am satisfied to put up on my blog for specially busy people.

I wonder what made the reader click to this recipe blog. If it’s Paneer than we have something in similar; we both like Paneer dishes. If it’s the first part of the title ’10 Minutes’ then I’m with you, we love time saving food preparation.

Recipe Video: 10 Minute Paneer Curry

I have created a recipe video for making this quick Paneer curry and have posted the video on my YouTube channel Bubli’s World Cuisine. It’s a step by step visual demonstration on how to make this flavourful side dish at home. To see the recipe in action from start to finish, please click on the video. And for a printable version of this recipe please check the recipe card at the end of the blog:

Moderation of Spices

In this recipe I have used 1 tsp of Smoked Paprika powder and 1/2 tsp of Red chili powder which makes this Paneer dish mild hot. If you’d rather like it to be more hot, just do vice versa; instead of 1 tsp Paprika add 1 tsp of Red chili powder. Also, you may add more Green chilis.

The best pair with any Paneer dish are Roti and Rice. You may try it with some pita or naan bread. Paneer curries are favourite among Vegetarians. It’s a great source for adding Protein to your diet and quick recipe for making delicious Paneer dish always comes handy.

Ingredients

Paneer: Paneer blocks are easily available at all major supermarkets in the UK. You can decide how you want to make the portions. Small square shapes are most popular.

Minced Garlic: Couple of cloves of minced garlic adds tons of flavour to the curry.

Cumin Seeds: Cumin seeds have lots of good qualities and it makes the curry extra flavourful.

Chilis: Four varieties of chilis have been used in this recipe for both colour and kick.

Onion: Onion is the base for gravy in this dish.

Tomato: Adding a tomato not only enhances the creaminess in curries, it also makes it healthier.

Cashew Nuts: Cashews adds creaminess and good fat to the curry.

Coriander Leaves: Adding some chopped coriander leaves gives fresh flavour to the dish and enhances it’s overall flavour.

Please Scroll down below to recipe box for measurements.

Storage:

Store in the fridge in air tight container for retaining flavour. This curry stays good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, This Paneer can be frozen as well and it stays good for up to a month.

HOW TO MAKE Paneer Curry in 10 minutes:

Ingredients

250 g Paneer

1 Medium Onion

1 Tomato

10-12 Cashew Nuts

2 Dried Red Chilis

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Paprika Powder

2 Green Chilis

2 Cloves Garlic

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

1/2 tsp Coriander Powder

1/8 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder

1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder

1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Place Cashews and Dried red chilis in a bowl, add hot water and leave to soften for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Put 1 Tbsp oil in a pan and cook 1 sliced Onion for 2 minutes and then add 1 chopped tomato and cook for another 1 minute. Remove from stove and let cool down slightly.

Step 3: Place Cooked Onion-Tomato and Soaked Cashews-Red chilis in grinder and grind to a coarse paste.

Step 4: Cut Paneer into cubes. Add 1 Tbsp oil to pan and season it with some salt and Paprika powder. Add Paneer cubes and saute for few minutes. Set Aside

Step 5: Put 2 Tbsp oil in the same pan and add Green chilis, minced Garlic and Cumin seeds. Fry for 10-20 seconds. Add Paste and cook for 2 Minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and add Paneer cubes. Cook for 1-2 Minutes until gravy thickens up.

Step 6: Add freshly chopped coriander leaves. Mix and all Done!!

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