Archive for the 'Paneer' Category

Cheese & Peas

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
30 min 10 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
1     tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1     teaspoon cumin seeds
1     cup finely chopped red onions
1     tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1     large tomato, finely chopped (1 cup)
1     tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1     teaspoon salt
1     teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne, to taste)
1     […]

Tofu Paneer

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
1/4    cup    Corn oil, unrefined
1    cup    Diced onions
2    tbl    Minced garlic
4    tsp    Minced ginger
1 1/2    tsp    Salt
1    tsp    Tumeric
1/8    tsp    Cayenne pepper
2    tsp    Ground coriander
4    tsp    Cilantro
2    tbl    Garam marsala (see recipe below, or use commercial blend)
35    oz    Canned Italian tomatoes
1/2    lb    Firm silken tofu
1 1/2    cup    Green peas (pref. fresh, OR frozen)
GARAM MARSALA
5   […]

Stuffed Paneer Potatoes

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
5    med    Potatoes, (5 to 6)
1    cup    Grated or crushed paneer
4    x    Green chillies, (4 to 5)
1    x    1 inch piece ginger
2    x    Cloves garlic, (2 to 3)
1    x    Crushed red chilli
1    sprg    spring onion finely chopped
1    tbl    Butter or ghee
1    tsp    Soya sauce
1/2    tsp    Sugar
Salt to taste
Method :
* Wash and peel the potatoes […]

Spicy Prawns with Paneer

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
12    x    Cooked king prawns
(jumbo shrimp)
175    gm    Paneer, (see below)
Substitute with Ricotta
Cheese
2    tbl    Tomato puree, (paste)
4    tbl    Greek-style yoghurt
1 1/2    tsp    Garam masala
1    tsp    Chilli powder
1    tsp    Garlic pulp
1    tsp    Salt
2    tsp    Mango powder, (amchur)
1    tsp    Ground coriander
8    tbl    Butter
1    tsp    Corn oil
3    x    Fresh green chillies
Chopped
3    tbl    Chopped fresh coriander
2/3    cup    Single, (light) […]

Spicy Minced Paneer with Green Pea Rice and Chutney

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
2    tbl    Oil
6    x    Garlic cloves, finely chopped
1    tbl    Fresh ginger root, finely chopped
1    x    Green chillies, chopped (1 to 2)
1    tsp    Crushed cumin seeds
2    sm    To medium onions, chopped
1/4    tsp    Turmeric
1/2    tsp    Chilli powder
2    x    Tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
400    gm    Paneer, mashed with a fork (14oz)
1 1/2    tsp    Fresh coriander, chopped
1/2    tsp    Chaat […]

Spiced Cottage Cheese ( Paneer Makhni )

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Spiced Cottage Cheese ( Paneer Makhni )
Ingredients :
3    tbl    sunflower oil
1    tsp    ginger paste
1    x    teaspoom garlic paste
2    x    onions chopped boiled until soft and translucent then ground to a paste
10    tbl    tomato puree
1    tsp    chilli powder
1    tsp    turmeric powder
1    tsp    cumin powder
1    x    teaspoaon tandoori masala
1    tsp    sugar
300    gm    paneer cubed
6    tbl    double cream
salt
Method […]

Shahi Paneer

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
250    gm    Paneer, (cottge cheese)
3    tbl    Ghee or butter
1    x    Onion chopped into strips
1    x    1/2 inch pie ginger chopped fine
2    x    Green chillies chopped fine
4    x    Tomatoes chopped fine
2    x    Cardamoms crushed
1/4    cup    Beaten curd
1/2    tsp    Red chilli powder
1/2    tsp    Garam masala
Salt to taste
1/2    cup    Milk
2    tbl    Tomato sauce
TO GARNISH
2    tbl    Grated paneer
1   […]

Sag Paneer (Spinach with Ricotta Cheese)

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Sag Paneer (Spinach with Ricotta Cheese)
Ingredients :
1    bn    spinach, leaves only
250    gm    Ricotta cheese, cubed
Oil for frying
2    tsp    Dried fenugreek leaves
1    lrg    Onion, finely sliced
2    tsp    Finely chopped garlic
1    tsp    Finely chopped fresh ginger
2    tsp    Ground cummin
1/2    tsp    Ground turmeric
1    med    Tomato, chopped
1    tsp    Salt
Juice of half a lemon
Method :
* Boil spinach in cup (8 […]

Sag “Paneer” From Tofu

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
1    lb    Tofu, firm
4    tbl    Peanut oil
Salt
1/2    tsp    Garam masala or curry powder
1/4    tsp    Cayenne
2    tbl    Garlic, chopped
1    tbl    Ginger, chopped
2    oz    Green chiles
1/4    cup    Water
2    tbl    Peanut oil
1 1/4    lb    Frozen spinach, chopped
1    tsp    Salt
2    tbl    Butter
1/4    cup    Heavy cream
Method :
* Cut tofu into tiny cubes and fry in hot oil. Season with […]

Sag Paneer (Cheese Cooked with Spinach)

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Sag Paneer (Cheese Cooked with Spinach)
Ingredients :
Indian cheese, cubed
Tinned spinach
Fresh tomatoes, cubed
Coriander, finely chopped
Vegetable oil or butter
Garlic and ginger
Onions, finely chopped
2    tsp    Mixed curry powder
1    tsp    Garam masala
2    tsp    Tomato puree
1    tsp    Salt
Method :
* Heat the oil or butter in a pan then add the garlic and ginger and cook until brown. Add the onions […]