How long does Moongphali Paneer take?

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

How many people does Moongphali Paneer serve?

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

Is Moongphali Paneer vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Moongphali 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 Moongphali Paneer?

200 grams Paneer, 1 tbsp Dessicated Coconut, 2 tbsp Peanuts (crushed), 1 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 0.50 Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Moongphali Paneer?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Moongphali Paneer?

About 528 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Moongphali Paneer

Name: Moongphali Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 0.50 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 0.50 Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Dessicated Coconut; 2 tbsp Peanuts (crushed); 0.50 tsp Salt; 0.50 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 0.50 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 200 grams Paneer, Small Dice; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

Also known as Peanut Paneer Stir fry · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb Gluten-free

Total30 min

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

Per serving528 cal

Spicemild

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5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Moongphali paneer, a peanut paneer stir-fry with onion, capsicum, crushed peanuts and desiccated coconut. Mild, vegetarian, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

12 items

Cooking for2 servings

Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste0.50 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped0.50
Dessicated Coconut1 tbsp
Peanuts (crushed)2 tbsp
Salt0.50 tsp
Garam Masala Powder0.50 tsp
Red Chilli Powder0.50 tsp
Paneer, Small Dice200 grams
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: milk, groundnut.

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	528kcal	1056kcal
Protein	22g	44g
Carbohydrate	13g	26g
Fat	44g	88g
Fibre	3.2g	6.4g
Sugar	4.9g	9.8g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies, cook until the flavour is no longer raw.
Sunflower OilGinger Garlic PasteGreen ChilliRed Chilli Powder
2
Add the onions and cook until translucent.
Onion
3
Add the capsicum and cook until tender.
Green Capsicum
4
Add the powdered spices, salt, desiccated coconut, and powdered peanuts. Mix well to combine.
Dessicated CoconutPeanuts (crushed)SaltGaram Masala Powder
5
Add the paneer and mix well, finish with chopped coriander leaves.
PaneerCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Moongphali Paneer take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Moongphali Paneer serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Moongphali Paneer vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Moongphali 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 Moongphali Paneer?: 200 grams Paneer, 1 tbsp Dessicated Coconut, 2 tbsp Peanuts (crushed), 1 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 0.50 Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Moongphali Paneer?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Moongphali Paneer?: About 528 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.