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: 500 grams Paneer, Cubes; ½ cup Curd; 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tbsp Ajwain; 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tbsp Besan Flour; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ¼ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 Green Capsicum, Diced; 1 Onion, Diced; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 2 Tomato, Chopped; 1 cup Water; ½ cup Tomato Puree; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; For garnish Coriander Leaves, Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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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.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

25 items

4 people

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

Contains: milk, 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	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
PaneerCurdMustard OilCumin PowderCoriander PowderAjwainKasuri MethiBesan FlourLemon JuiceChaat Masala PowderSaltKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2
Heat a pan/tawa, add oil and grill the paneer evenly on all sides and keep it aside.
Oil
3
In the same pan, add the diced capsicum and onion and saute for a minute and keep it aside.
OilGreen CapsicumOnion
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.
OilGheeCuminOnionGinger 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 PowderCumin PowderTomatoWater
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.