How long does Paneer Do Pyaza take?

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

How many people does Paneer Do Pyaza serve?

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

Is Paneer Do Pyaza vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Do Pyaza 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 Paneer Do Pyaza?

400 grams Paneer, 1 cup Onion, ¼ cup Curd, ¾ cup Tomato Puree, 2 tbsp Cashew Paste, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Do Pyaza?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Do Pyaza?

About 630 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Do Pyaza

Name: Paneer Do Pyaza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 400 grams Paneer, Diced; 1 cup Onion; ¼ cup Curd; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Black Cardamom; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1.5 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.25 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ¾ cup Tomato Puree; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Cashew Paste; 1 tbsp Ghee; ¼ tsp Cumin; 4 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli; 2 tbsp Garlic; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free

Total45 min

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Serves4

Per serving630 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party

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

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Punjabi paneer do pyaza: seared paneer and ghee-tossed onions in a tomato and cashew gravy with kasuri methi. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, video.

Ingredients

26 items

Cooking for4 servings

Paneer, Diced400 grams
Onion1 cup
Curd¼ cup
Sunflower Oil5 tbsp
Black Cardamom1
Green Cardamom2
Bay Leaves2
Cumin1.25 tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Onion, Finely Chopped1.5 cup
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1.25 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Tomato Puree¾ cup
Water1 cup
Cashew Paste2 tbsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli4
Garlic2 tbsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Sugar½ 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	630kcal	2520kcal
Protein	23g	94g
Carbohydrate	29g	114g
Fat	49g	196g
Fibre	6.6g	26g
Sugar	9.4g	38g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and add all the whole spices and onion. Saute until the onion turns golden brown.
Sunflower OilBlack CardamomGreen CardamomBay LeavesCuminCinnamonOnion
2
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. On low heat, add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, salt, coriander powder and cumin powder. Saute for 2 minutes or until the raw smell disappears. Add a splash of water if required.
Turmeric PowderSaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderGinger Garlic Paste
3
Add the fresh tomato puree and saute for 5 minutes.
Tomato PureeSugar
4
Add water and cashew paste and mix well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
WaterCashew Paste
5
In the meantime, prepare the paneer and onions. Heat oil in a pan and sear the paneer pieces just until they turn golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
PaneerSunflower Oil
6
Add ghee to the same pan and add cumin, dried Kashmiri chillies and garlic. Saute for 30 seconds.
GheeCuminDried Kashmiri Red ChilliGarlic
7
Add the onions and toss on high heat for 30 seconds. Set aside.
Onion
8
To the gravy, add curd and stir continuously for a few minutes until the oil starts floating on the sides.
Curd
9
Add Kasuri methi, garam masala powder and cardamom powder Mix and then add the fried paneer and onions. Allow it to simmer for 1 more minute.
Kasuri MethiGaram Masala PowderCardamom Powder
10
Remove from the heat and serve with rice or roti.

Before you start

How long does Paneer Do Pyaza take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Do Pyaza serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Do Pyaza vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Do Pyaza 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 Paneer Do Pyaza?: 400 grams Paneer, 1 cup Onion, ¼ cup Curd, ¾ cup Tomato Puree, 2 tbsp Cashew Paste, 1 Black Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Do Pyaza?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Do Pyaza?: About 630 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.