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Cookd Chettinad Paneer

Cookd Chettinad Paneer

  • 15 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4
  • 12 people cooked this

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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2 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as chettinad paneer · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Quick Chettinad paneer made in one pan with Cookd Chettinad Masala, onions and curry leaves. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, 15 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

7 items

4 people
  • Oil2 tsp
  • Curry leaves2 sprigs
  • Onion, Finely Chopped1
  • Cookd Chettinad MasalaCookd Chettinad Masala25 grams
  • Water½ cup
  • Paneer400 grams
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy321kcal1284kcal
Protein19g77g
Carbohydrate7.1g28g
Fat24g96g
Fibre1.6g6.4g
Sugar2.6g10g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pan. Add curry leaves and let it crackle. Add the onions and saute till it turns soft and translucent. Add the Cookd Chettinad Masala and saute for a few seconds. Add water, mix well till it combines with the masala. Bring it to a boil and lower the flame.

    OilCurry leavesOnionCookd Chettinad MasalaWater

  2. 2

    Add the paneer, mix till it is coated with the masala. Cover and cook it on a low flame for 5 minutes. Open the pan, increase it to high flame and mix till the gravy starts to thicken. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot.

    PaneerCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Cookd Chettinad Paneer take?
15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cookd Chettinad Paneer serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Chettinad Paneer vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cookd Chettinad Paneer spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cookd Chettinad Paneer?
400 grams Paneer, 25 grams Cookd Chettinad Masala, 1 Onion, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 2 tsp Oil, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Chettinad Paneer?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Chettinad Paneer?
About 321 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

6 notes
  • S

    Sudhir balajiOctober 2026

    Made it

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  • A

    Aishwarya RajSeptember 2025

    I am really Grateful, as someone who gets confused with masalas this was a lifesaver thank you.❤️ I also added veggies just to make it more healthy 😋

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  • B

    balajiNovember 2024

    add onetomato

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  • B

    balajiNovember 2024

    really good taste. and 1/2 cup means. please to add ml also it's really help us.. thanks

  • C

    A Cookd cookSeptember 2024

    Made this and missed tomato in it.. Do add tomato to this recipe and it is very nice

  • C

    A Cookd cookMay 2024

    sooo good!

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