Paneer Bhutuwa Recipe

Name: Paneer Bhutuwa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb paneer cheese, diced (tofu can be used); 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cups spinach, cleaned and torn into small pieces; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 5 whole dried red chilies; 1/2 cup whole cream; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 5 tablespoons oil; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb paneer cheese, diced (tofu can be used)
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups spinach, cleaned and torn into small pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
5 whole dried red chilies
1/2 cup whole cream
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon curry powder
5 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
In a non-stick saute pan, heat two tablespoons of oil.
2
Brown cheese cubes on all sides and reserve in a plate.
3
In a large pot of boiling water, blanch vegetables, including cauliflower, mushroom and red bell pepper for a brief time.
4
Remove immediately and place in ice bath.
5
In the same saute pan, add remaining three tablespoons oil.
6
Add turmeric and dry red chilies and fry until the chilies turn dark, releasing an earthy flavor.
7
Add chopped onions and stir constantly until lightly browned.
8
Add garlic, ginger and curry powder and fry for a minute or so.
9
Transfer the browned cheese cubes and vegetables and stir-fry for five minutes over low heat.
10
Add tomatoes, cream, salt and pepper; mix well.
11
Allow cooking for another five to eight, adding a bit of water if necessary.
12
At last, add spinach to the cheese-vegetable mixture and gently fold in to wilt it down.
13
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
14
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
15
Serve with steamed rice.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb paneer cheese, diced (tofu can be used), 2 cups mushrooms, sliced, 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped, 2 cups spinach, cleaned and torn into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Paneer Bhutuwa falls under the General 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.

Paneer Bhutuwa

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