paneer

Ingredients: (serves 4) 1 head of broccoli 200 gms paneer or firm ricotta, cut into 1" pieces 2 tbsps ghee, butter or oil 1 tbsp amchoor (mango powder) or 2 tbps lemon juice ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 green chiles, diced (optional) 1 large tomato, diced Salt to taste Method: Cut...

This is adapted from Rhagavan Iyer's recipe in his book "660 curries". He uses canola oil, which I dislike, and a whole bunch of fresh chiles, which I cut back on. You can make this vegan (I think) by using vegetable oil and firm tofu. Ingredients: 2 tbsps ghee or vegetable oil 1 medium...

This recipe is adapted from "India - cookbook", by Pushpesh Pant. There are over 1,000 recipes from all parts of India. One of the ingredients was "300 gms mango pickle, with oil". I make mango pickle, but there was no way I was going to add 300 gms and blow my head off. I added a little bit...

Ingredients: (serves 2) 100 gms paneer, cubed 2 tbsps ghee 4 small red onions 4 cloves garlic 1"piece of fresh ginger 1 green chile 1 medium tomato, diced 1 bay leaf or cinnamon leaf (tej patta) ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp garam masala ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp turmeric 1 tbsp...

Paneer tikka, the very name of which makes the mouth start watering, is the favorite snacking dish both among children and adults. Perhaps many of you who are reading this would agree that you tend to order this dish as a starter not only because of the big pieces of cottage cheese but because...

I will show you how you can make palak paneer in just four minutes. To know how to make it read this article and try it yourself. This is a North Indian recipe prepared with paneer (cottage cheese) and spinach with smooth consistency. With some Indian spices it becomes even more tastier...

It is a main course dish. Many people prepare take it as starters also. This dish can be prepared in two i.e. varieties dry and wet. Many people use soya sauce, chilli sauce and tomato sauce to increase its flavours. I am sharing with you simplest recipe that I prepare at home and enjoy with my...

Easiest recipe for Paneer bhurji. It is prepared by crumbling the paneer and this makes the bhurji even tastier. It is relished all across India. I am sharing with you easiest paneer bhurji recipe that anyone can prepare in 5 minutes with the least ingredients. Ingredients (2 Serves) 250gm...

Considering the discussion I recently had on this board about whether or not almond or cashew flour belongs in Indian food, I decided to make this Northern Indian dish for the recipe challenge. It's rich, creamy, decadent and vegetarian. Ingredients for 4 people: 250 g fresh paneer 250 g sweet...

Mild, creamy and comforting, this Indian style dish is packed with healthy green goodness. Please note that this isn't a traditional recipe but of my own devising after trial and error. Its important to use bright green baby spinach leaves here to achieve the vibrant colour. You can use the...

In Indian restaurants in the UK, saag paneer is usually made with spinach (palek saag). In fact, the word ‘saag’ is a generic word for greens in Hindi. If you make this dish using spinach, there is no need to precook it - you can add it straight to the sauce. But some types of chard need at...

I giggled these two a month or so, they seem easy to make. Does anyone have foolproof ways to make ether please. Ghee is just heat butter up until solids form then strain???! Would love first hand knowledge please?? Russ

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 3 tbsp light vegetable oil 1½ tsp cumin seeds 25 g ginger, finely chopped 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 fresh whole red chilli, sliced lengthways and crushed 1 fresh whole green chilli, chopped 2 peppers, cut into strips 15 French...

Pumpkin, Paneer and Green Bean Curry This is a very straightforward vegetarian/vegan curry. Add as much chilli as you wish. I made this today for my daughter who is a vegetarian but doesn't much like chilli - so I keep the chilli content low. But before serving up to the rest of the family I'll...

This is a vegetarian dish made with the Indian cheese Paneer. It is quick and easy to make. Here is the procedure: INGREDIENTS 1/2 tablespoon ghee or 1⁄2tablespoon unsalted butter 1cup paneer/cheese, cubed 1teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 1⁄2teaspoon chili paste 1pinch turmeric powder 1⁄2teaspoon...

Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian recipe which is made using spinach and fresh cottage cheese. It is one of my favorite dishes. Here is the recipe: Ingredients 1 kg spinach 250 gms of cottage cheese (cut cubes and lightly fried till brown in a tsp of clarified butter) 1 tsp cumin seed 3...