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, ½ 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 527 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 Oil; ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; ½ Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Dessicated Coconut; 2 tbsp Peanuts (crushed); 200 grams Paneer, Small Dice; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb Gluten-free

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

2 people

Oil2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste½ tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped½
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Dessicated Coconut1 tbsp
Peanuts (crushed)2 tbsp
Paneer, Small Dice200 grams
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: milk, groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	527kcal	1054kcal
Protein	22g	44g
Carbohydrate	13g	25g
Fat	44g	88g
Fibre	3.1g	6.2g
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.
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.
Garam Masala PowderSaltDessicated CoconutPeanuts (crushed)
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, ½ 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 527 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.