Archive for the 'Paneer' Category

Sag Paneer

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Sag Paneer
Ingredients :
3    bn    Spinach
1    x    Onion chopped
1    tsp    Ginger chopped
3    x    Green chillis
1/2    tsp    Turmeric pwd
225    gm    Paneer
2    tbl    Oil
Oil for deep frying
1    pch    Sodium bicarbonate
Salt
Method :
* Chop spinach , add 1/4 cup water ,soda bi carb and cook. When cooked blend well in a blender. Cut paneer into cubes and deep fry in […]

Saag Paneer

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
1    lrg    Onion
6    x    Cloves garlic
1    oz    Fresh ginger
1    lb    Frozen spinach, thawed
1    cup    Plain yogurt
4    oz    Buttermilk
2    tsp    Red chili powder
2    tsp    Garam masala
1    cup    Half and half
6    oz    Paneer, a homemade cheese
Salt to taste
Method :
* Grind the onion, garlic, and ginger into a fine paste.
* In a medium saucepan, combine the paste, […]

Paneer Tikka

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
250    gm    Paneer
1/2    cup    Thick Curd, (tied in cloth for 2 hours)
1    x    Inch Ginger, (grated)
1/2    x    Garlic, (crushed)
1    tsp    Red Chilli Powder
1/2    tsp    Tandoori Masala
1/2    tsp    Chaat Masala
1/2    tsp    Sugar
1/2    tsp    Cumin Seeds, (crushed)
1    tbl    Capsicum, Onion, Tomato, Carrot juliennes (long thin strips)
1/2    tbl    Coriander, (finely chopped)
1    tbl    Butter
Method :
* Cut paneer into […]

Paneer Stuffed Potatoes

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
4    x    Potatoes, (semiboiled and peeled)
200    gm    Paneer, (mashed)
6    x    Green Chillies, (finely chopped) (6 To 7)
1/4    cup    Corn Kernels boiled
1    tbl    Corriander finely chopped
1    tsp    Ginger, (grated)
1    tsp    Garlic, (crushed)
1/2    tsp    Red Chillies, (crushed)
1    x    Spring Onion, (finely chopped)
1/2    tbl    Corn flour
2    tbl    Butter
Salt - to taste
Method :
* Make a dent in the […]

Paneer Stuffed Aubergines (Brinjals)

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
5    x    Long firm aubergines, (preferably (5 to 6) seedless)
1    cup    Crumbled fresh paneer
1    tbl    Paneer grated
5    x    Green chillies crushed
1/2    tsp    Ginger grated
1/2    tsp    Garlic grated
2    tbl    Cheese grated
1/2    tsp    Ajwain seeds
1/2    tbl    Coriander finely chopped
Salt to taste
1    tbl    Melted butter
Method :
* Make lengthwise slits in the aubergines.
* Place in boiling salted water […]

Paneer Spicy Prawns

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) […]

Paneer Shaslik with Oriental Sauce

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
250    gm    Paneer
4    x    Onions, (200 g)
4    x    Tomatoes, (325 g)
4    x    Capsicums, (150 g)
12    x    Mushrooms, boiled
Oil for frying
FOR THE MARINADE
50    ml    Oil
Salt to taste
1    tsp    Pepper powder, (5 g)
FOR THE ORIENTAL SAUCE
1    tbl    Oil, (15 ml)
2    x    Onions, sliced (100 g)
2    sprg    curry leaves
3    x    Green chillies, chopped fine
1/2    cup    Coconut powder, […]

Paneer Pinwheels

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
1    cup    Paneer, ( grated or mashed)
1/2    loaf    Fresh Bread, (large sized pieces)
5    x    Green Chillies, (finely chopped)
1    x    1 inch piece Ginger, (grated)
Salt - to taste
1    x    Carrot, (grated)
1    tbl    Butter
Method :
* Trim the edges of all bread slices.
* Dry grind edges to crumbs in a mixie.
* Lightly mix together paneer, chilli, ginger, […]

Paneer Patties in Orange Perfumed Cream Sauce (Ras Malai)

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
2    cup    Water
1/4    cup    + 1 tablespoon sugar
1    qt    Half-and-half
1    tbl    Grated orange zest
2    tbl    All-purpose flour
8    oz    Paneer, (see recipe)
2    tbl    Chopped unsalted pistachios
2    x    3″ pieces gold or silver leaf (varak), optional (see note)
Method :
* This version of a popular Indian restaurant dessert sports a California touch - grated orange peel. You […]

Paneer Parathas

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Ingredients :
1    x    Recipe paratha dough, (refer introduction)
1    cup    Paneer crumbs
4    x    Green chillies finely chopped, (4 to 5)
1    x    Onion finely chopped
1    tbl    Coriander finely chopped
1    tsp    Mint leaves finely chopped
Salt to taste
2    tbl    Ghee
Ghee or oil to shallow fry
Method :
* Roll dough to a large square.
* Spread some ghee all over.
* Fold in […]