Really Good Vegetarian Cheese And Baby Corn Balchao

Name: Really Good Vegetarian Cheese And Baby Corn Balchao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 kg cottage cheese (paneer); 7 -8 baby corn; 2 medium onions; 2 medium tomatoes; 10 -12 red chilies (whole); 8 -10 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 7 -8 cloves; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup malt vinegar; 2 tablespoons oil; 3/4 cup tomato puree, fresh; 2 tablespoons sugar; salt

Servings: persons

1/2 kg cottage cheese (paneer)
7 -8 baby corn
2 medium onions
2 medium tomatoes
10 -12 red chilies (whole)
8 -10 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
1 teaspoon cumin seed
7 -8 cloves
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 inch cinnamon stick
1/2 cup malt vinegar
2 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup tomato puree, fresh
2 tablespoons sugar
salt

1
Boil babycorn, drain and cut into small pieces.
2
Cut paneer into diamond-shaped pieces.
3
Peel, wash and chop onions.
4
Wash and chop tomatoes.
5
Grind together the red chillies, ginger, garlic, cumin, cloves, mustard seeds, cinnamon and salt with a quarter cup of malt vinegar to a fine paste.
6
Then, heat oil in a pan.
7
Add onions.
8
Saute till light brown.
9
Add tomatoes.
10
Mix well.
11
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring well.
12
Add baby corn, tomato puree and the ground masala.
13
Saute for a few minutes.
14
Add salt, a little water and sugar.
15
Cook for 4 minutes.
16
Stir in panner pieces very carefully.
17
Add the remaining malt vinegar.
18
Stir well.
19
Serve hot with rotis or bread or naan or paratha or kulcha!

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 kg cottage cheese (paneer), 7 -8 baby corn, 2 medium onions, 2 medium tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Really Good Vegetarian Cheese And Baby Corn Balchao 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!