How to make Kasoori Methi Paneer -
Kasoori methi or dried fenugreek leaves lifts this paneer dish to another level.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Paneer (cottage cheese) (पनीर), Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) (कसूरी मेथी )
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
For more recipes related to Kasoori Methi Paneer checkout Paneer Butter Masala, Paneer Manchurian, Shahi Paneer, Malai Kofta Curry . You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Tomato Paneer Raw Banana Curry Amrud ki Sabzi Methi Begun
Kasoori Methi Paneer Recipe Card
English: Cottage Cheese A favourite with the vegetarians, paneer made from milk is quite common, especially paneer recipes are quite popular in the Indian subcontinent. You can make it fresh, chhena – an another version or just use the ones that are readily available in the market to prepare everything from simple snacks, curries, sabzis, mithais, desserts and the likes. An ingredient that can be relished in the raw form too – try serving it as a starter just sprinkled with a little chaat masala, black salt and chilli powder!
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Kasoori Methi Paneer Recipe
Paneer (cottage cheese) cut into ½ inch cubes 200 grams
Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) roasted and crushed 2 teaspoons
Oil 1 tablespoon
Green chilli-ginger paste 1 tablespoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Tomatoes finely chopped 2 medium
Dried mango powder 1 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan; add the green chilli-ginger paste and cumin seeds and when they start to change colour, add the chilli powder, coriander powder and salt and mix.
Step 2
Immediately add the dried fenugreek leaves and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, for two to three minutes.
Step 3
Add the tomatoes, stir and cook, over high heat, for two to three minutes. Add half a cup of water, reduce heat, cover and simmer for three to four minutes.
Step 4
Add the paneer cubes, sprinkle the dried mango powder and mix well.
Step 5
Cook till the paneer cubes are fully coated with the masala and serve immediately.
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