Malai Methi Paneer(Delicious Indian Cottage Cheese Curry) Recipe

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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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.

Malai Methi Paneer(Delicious Indian Cottage Cheese Curry)

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