How long does Japan Paneer take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Japan Paneer serve?

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

Is Japan Paneer vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Japan 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 Japan Paneer?

200 grams Paneer, 1 cup Milk, 10 Cashew (full), 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Japan Paneer?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Japan Paneer?

About 377 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Japan Paneer

Name: Japan Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: ¼ cup Maida; ¼ cup Corn Flour; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp White Pepper Powder; As needed Water; 200 grams Paneer, Cubes; For Deep Frying Oil; 10 Cashew (full); 2 tsp Oil; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 cup Milk; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
mild
Serves 4
100% liked
10 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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

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Japan paneer, a Kongu starter of batter-fried paneer tossed in a garlic, green chilli, milk and cashew sauce. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Maida¼ cup
Corn Flour¼ cup
Salt¾ tsp
White Pepper Powder¼ tsp
WaterAs needed
Paneer, Cubes200 grams
OilFor Deep Frying
Cashew (full)10
Oil2 tsp
Butter2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Milk1 cup
Sugar½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

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

Nutrition

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

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	377kcal	1508kcal
Protein	13g	52g
Carbohydrate	21g	84g
Fat	27g	108g
Fibre	0.6g	2.4g
Sugar	4.6g	18g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Make a batter out of the maida, cornflour, salt, pepper and water.
MaidaCorn FlourSaltWhite Pepper PowderWater
2
Coat the paneer cubes and deep-fry on medium-high heat until crispy and golden brown.
PaneerOil
3
Grind the cashews into cashew powder using a mixer grinder.
Cashew (full)
4
Heat a pan, add oil and butter. Add garlic and slit green chilli. Saute for a minute.
OilButterGarlicGreen Chilli
5
Add the milk, salt and sugar. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
MilkSaltSugar
6
Add the cashew powder and let the sauce thicken.
7
Add the deep-fried paneer pieces to the sauce. Stir fry until the sauce coats the paneer pieces.
8
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot as an appetizer.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Japan Paneer take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Japan Paneer serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Japan Paneer vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Japan 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 Japan Paneer?: 200 grams Paneer, 1 cup Milk, 10 Cashew (full), 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Japan Paneer?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Japan Paneer?: About 377 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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A Cookd cookOctober 2026
Made it
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PrasanthSeptember 2026
Came out well, paneer was bit hard.
C
A Cookd cookJune 2025
gud n yummy in taste...
K
Kavitha DevarajanFebruary 2025
done by my son !!
M
meenakarthiJune 2024
yummy taste....
C
A Cookd cookJune 2023
First ever cooking with the help of Cookd😍
C
A Cookd cookJune 2023
my kids like both paneer n chicken recipes. simple recipe only frying take some time.
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Sweetlin Stella DavidMay 2023
Just loved it ❤️
C
A Cookd cookFebruary 2023
it was yumm gonna try with chicken soon
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A Cookd cookOctober 2022
wow it came out just like restaurant taste