How long does Handi Paneer take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Handi Paneer serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Handi Paneer vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Handi Paneer spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Handi Paneer?

200 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Curd, 10 Cashew (full), 1.5 cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato Puree, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Handi Paneer?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Handi Paneer?

About 425 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Handi Paneer

Name: Handi Paneer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 Green Chilli, Slices; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger, Julienne; 200 grams Paneer, Triangle Cut; For shallow frying Sunflower Oil; 1.5 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 10 Cashew (full); ¼ cup Curd; 1 Mace; 2 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Water; 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 Green Chilli, Slices; 4 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ cup Tomato Puree; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb Gluten-free

Total50 min

Prep20 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving425 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party

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Handi paneer in a paste of fried onion, cashew and curd with tomato and whole spices, finished with kasuri methi. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 minutes, video.

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Ingredients

24 items

Cooking for4 servings

Green Chilli, Slices3
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Ginger, Julienne1 tsp
Paneer, Triangle Cut200 grams
Sunflower OilFor shallow frying
Onion, Thinly Sliced1.5 cup
Cashew (full)10
Curd¼ cup
Mace1
Green Cardamom2
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Water1 cup
Ghee1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Bay Leaves2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Tomato Puree½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	425kcal	1700kcal
Protein	13g	50g
Carbohydrate	16g	64g
Fat	36g	142g
Fibre	3.4g	14g
Sugar	5.7g	23g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat. Add the onion and fry until golden brown, stirring regularly. Remove onto a plate lined with tissue paper.
Sunflower OilOnion
2
In the same oil, fry cashew on low heat until the colour starts to change. Remove from the oil and set aside.
Cashew (full)
3
Grind the fried onion, cashew and curd together into a fine paste. Set aside.
Curd
4
Heat oil in a Handi/earthen pot. Add all the whole spices and stir until aromatic. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 2 minutes on medium heat.
MaceGreen CardamomSunflower OilBay LeavesGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix for a minute.
Turmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin Powder
6
Add the tomato puree and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tomato PureeSalt
7
Add the onion paste, stir for 2 minutes.
8
Add water, cover and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
Water
9
Add Kasuri methi, ghee, garam masala powder, green chilli and coriander leaves. Mix and add the paneer.
Green ChilliCoriander LeavesPaneerGheeGaram Masala PowderKasuri Methi
10
Turn off the heat as soon as it comes to a simmer. Garnish with green chilli, coriander leaves and ginger juliennes. Serve with roti/any Indian bread.
Coriander LeavesGingerGreen Chilli

Before you start

How long does Handi Paneer take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Handi Paneer serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Handi Paneer vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Handi Paneer spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Handi Paneer?: 200 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Curd, 10 Cashew (full), 1.5 cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato Puree, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Handi Paneer?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Handi Paneer?: About 425 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.