Malai Methi Paneer(Delicious Indian Cottage Cheese

Name: Malai Methi Paneer(Delicious Indian Cottage Cheese Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese, cut into thick cubes (paneer); 1 large onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and finely chopped; 1/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and grated; 1 teaspoon coriander seed, coarsely ground; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, coarsely ground; 1 teaspoon whole red chile, coarsely ground; 1 pinch turmeric powder; 3/4 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves, crumbled between your palms (kasoori methi); 4 tablespoons fresh tomato puree; 1/2 cup sliced fresh green bell pepper (capsicum); 2 tablespoons fresh cream (You may use low-fat plain yogurt as a substitute if your watching your calorie intake); 1 pinch sugar; 2 tablespoons oil; salt; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup cottage cheese, cut into thick cubes (paneer)
1 large onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and finely chopped
1/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and grated
1 teaspoon coriander seed, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon cumin seed, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon whole red chile, coarsely ground
1 pinch turmeric powder
3/4 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves, crumbled between your palms (kasoori methi)
4 tablespoons fresh tomato puree
1/2 cup sliced fresh green bell pepper (capsicum)
2 tablespoons fresh cream (You may use low-fat plain yogurt as a substitute if your watching your calorie intake)
1 pinch sugar
2 tablespoons oil
salt
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped (to garnish)

1
Take a microwaveable glass bowl and toss in the onion, ginger and garlic in it.
2
Microwave it on HIGH power level for 2 minutes.
3
Add the coarsely ground cumin, whole red chilli, corriander seeds, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and kasoori methi.
4
Microwave it on HIGH power level for 1 minute.
5
Stir in the tomato puree, capsicum and 1/4 cup of water.
6
Microwave on HIGH power level for 2 minutes.
7
Add the cottage cheese cubes, cream, sugar, salt and 1/4 cup of water.
8
Mix it very gently so as to not let the cottage cheese cubes break.
9
Microwave on HIGH power level for 1 minute.
10
Garnish with corriander leaves.
11
Serve hot with rotis (chappatis) or naan or white Basmati rice.
12
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cottage cheese, cut into thick cubes (paneer), 1 large onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and finely chopped, 1/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and grated, and more.

Yes, Malai Methi Paneer(Delicious Indian Cottage Cheese Curry) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Malai Methi Paneer(Delicious Indian Cottage Cheese Curry)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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