How long does Jain Paneer Masala take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Jain Paneer Masala serve?

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

Is Jain Paneer Masala vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Jain Paneer Masala 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 Jain Paneer Masala?

200 grams Paneer, 1 cup Green Capsicum, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 1 Bay Leaves, 3 Tomato, 10 Cashew (full), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Jain Paneer Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Jain Paneer Masala?

About 603 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Jain Paneer Masala

Name: Jain Paneer Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 cup Green Capsicum; 200 grams Paneer; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Bay Leaves; 3 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 10 Cashew (full); 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 2 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; As Needed Water; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Water; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder

Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb Jain

Total35 min

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Serves2

Per serving603 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party

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Jain paneer masala without onion or garlic, in a tomato and cashew paste with asafoetida and capsicum. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

18 items

Cooking for2 servings

Kasuri Methi½ tsp
Green Capsicum1 cup
Paneer200 grams
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Tomato, Roughly Chopped3
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Cashew (full)10
Ghee2 tbsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Green Cardamom2
Salt½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
WaterAs Needed
Cumin½ tsp
Water1 cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	603kcal	1206kcal
Protein	23g	46g
Carbohydrate	18g	37g
Fat	50g	101g
Fibre	5.4g	11g
Sugar	7.3g	15g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
In a pan, heat oil and add all the ingredients for the paste. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes have softened fully. Keep stirring at intervals.
Sunflower OilBay LeavesTomatoRed Chilli PowderCumin PowderCashew (full)Green CardamomSaltCoriander PowderWater
2
Allow the mixture to cool, then grind into a smooth paste.
3
Heat ghee in another pan and add the capsicum. Saute on high heat for 1 minute. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Green CapsicumGhee
4
In the same pan on low heat, add cumin, asafoetida and red chilli powder. Allow it to cook for a few seconds, then add the prepared tomato paste.
AsafoetidaCuminRed Chilli Powder
5
Stir well and cook for 5 minutes. Then add water to adjust the consistency, then cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
Water
6
Add the paneer cubes, sauteed capsicum, garam masala powder and Kasuri methi. Cook for 2 more minutes and then serve!
Kasuri MethiPaneerGaram Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Jain Paneer Masala take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Jain Paneer Masala serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Jain Paneer Masala vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Jain Paneer Masala 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 Jain Paneer Masala?: 200 grams Paneer, 1 cup Green Capsicum, ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 1 Bay Leaves, 3 Tomato, 10 Cashew (full), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Jain Paneer Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Jain Paneer Masala?: About 603 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.