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Paneer tawa masala recipe | Paneer recipes

Paneer tawa masala recipe-a delectable paneer recipe with onion,tomato and pav bhaji masala. Cubed paneer simmered in tomato based gravy with pav bhaji masala
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup paneer/cottage cheese cubes
  • 2 large tomatoes blanched,peeled and pureed
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed kasuri methi
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon crushe ginger-garlic
  • 2 green chillies
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Blanch and puree the tomatoes. Cut the paneer into bite sized cubes and set aside.
  • Heat a tawa or pan and add some butter. Once the butter melts.temper with cumin seeds. Add crushed ginger-garlic,green chilies and saute till the raw smell goes off.
  • Add sliced onions and saute till translucent. Add the cubed bell peppers and saute for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato puree and a pinch of sugar. Cook in medium flame for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add salt,coriander powder,turmeric powder and pav bhaji masala. Mix well and cook till the tomato puree thickens well.
  • Add the cubed paneer and mix gently without breaking the cubes. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add crushed kasuri methi and remove from flame. Serve paneer tawa masala hot with rice/roti

Notes

1. To make it vegan,just replace butter with oil and use tofu cubes instead of paneer
2. You can even saute the paneer cubes in some butter before adding to the gravy

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 298kcal