How to make Paneer With Pesto Sauce -
An exotic dish this - deep-fried marinated paneer pieces served topped with pesto sauce.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Cottage cheese, Whole dry red chilli (साबुत सूखी लाल मिर्च )
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Paneer With Pesto Sauce Recipe Card
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients. They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste. This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Paneer With Pesto Sauce Recipe
Cottage cheese 500 grams
Whole dry red chilli broken into two 4-6
Ginger chopped 1 inch piece
Black peppercorns 6
Cloves 6
Cinnamon powder 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Oil to deep fry
FOR PESTO SAUCE
Fresh basil leaves 10-12
Fresh parsley a few sprigs
Garlic 5-6 cloves
Pine nuts(chilgoza) 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Cut the paneer into thick slices. Grind together red chillies, ginger, peppercorns, cloves and cinnamon powder to a fine paste.
Step 2
Add salt and lemon juice and mix well. Coat the paneer pieces with the above paste and keep aside to marinate for about fifteen minutes.
Step 3
Blend the ingredients of the pesto sauce in a mixer to make a smooth sauce. Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan and deep fry the paneer pieces till lightly browned on both sides.
Step 4
Drain onto an absorbent paper. Serve hot with pesto sauce.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2103 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 24.5 gm
Protein : 98.8 gm
Fat : 178.9 gm
Other : 0
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