How long does Paneer Khurchan take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Khurchan serve?

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

Is Paneer Khurchan vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Khurchan 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 Paneer Khurchan?

500 grams Paneer, 2 Green Capsicum, 1 Onion, 2 Tomato, ½ cup Curd, ½ cup Tomato Puree, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Khurchan?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Khurchan?

About 636 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Khurchan

Name: Paneer Khurchan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Ajwain; ½ cup Curd; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ¼ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; 500 grams Paneer, Cubes; 2 Green Capsicum, Diced; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tbsp Besan Flour; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Onion, Diced; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 Tomato, Chopped; ½ cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Salt; For garnish Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 cup Water; ½ tsp Sugar

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Curries & Gravies Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Total40 min

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Serves4

Per serving636 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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7 steps, each one filmed

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

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Paneer khurchan: marinated paneer grilled on a tawa and tossed with onion and capsicum in tomato masala. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

25 items

Cooking for4 servings

Ajwain½ tbsp
Curd½ cup
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Paneer, Cubes500 grams
Green Capsicum, Diced2
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Mustard Oil1 tbsp
Besan Flour1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Onion, Diced1
Coriander Powder3 tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Tomato, Chopped2
Tomato Puree½ cup
Coriander Leaves, ChoppedFor garnish
Ghee1 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Water1 cup
Sugar½ tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

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	636kcal	2544kcal
Protein	28g	111g
Carbohydrate	26g	102g
Fat	49g	194g
Fibre	6.1g	24g
Sugar	12g	46g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Prepare the marinade for the paneer tikka. To a bowl, add curd, mustard oil and kashmiri red chilli powder and mix till it oil absorbs the red colour for the chilli powder. Add the remaining ingredients for the marinade and mix it till it combines evenly. Add the paneer batons to it and mix till it is coated with the marinade and let it marinate for 25-30 minutes
AjwainCurdCumin PowderLemon JuiceChaat Masala PowderPaneerKashmiri Red Chilli PowderMustard OilBesan FlourSaltCoriander PowderKasuri Methi
2
Heat a pan/tawa, add oil and grill the paneer evenly on all sides and keep it aside.
Sunflower Oil
3
In the same pan, add the diced capsicum and onion and saute for a minute and keep it aside.
Green CapsicumSunflower OilOnion
4
Heat a pan, add oil. Add cumin seeds and let it crackle. Add the onions and saute till it starts to change colour. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
Sunflower OilCuminOnionGheeGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add the masala powders and saute for a few seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes. Add water, mix well and bring it to a boil.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTomatoCumin PowderWater
6
Add the tomato puree and cook it for 2 minutes. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Open the pan mix till the mixture becomes thick. Add salt and mix well.
Tomato PureeSaltSugar
7
Add the grilled paneer and sauteed onion and capsicum. Add coriander leaves, toss for a few seconds and take it off the flame. Garnish with coriander sprigs and serve it hot.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Paneer Khurchan take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Khurchan serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Khurchan vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Khurchan 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 Paneer Khurchan?: 500 grams Paneer, 2 Green Capsicum, 1 Onion, 2 Tomato, ½ cup Curd, ½ cup Tomato Puree, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Khurchan?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Khurchan?: About 636 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.