How long does Paneer Lababdar take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Lababdar serve?

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

Is Paneer Lababdar vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Lababdar 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 Lababdar?

400 grams Paneer, 30 grams Cashew (half), 300 grams Onion, 350 grams Tomato, 10 grams Coriander Roots, 3 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Lababdar?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Lababdar?

About 941 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Lababdar

Name: Paneer Lababdar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; 3 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 300 grams Onion, Slices; 350 grams Tomato, Slices; 1 Bay Leaves; 10 grams Coriander Roots; 10 Black Peppercorns; 30 grams Cashew (half); 4 Green Chilli; 4 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 200 ml Water; 5 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 200 grams Onion, Chopped; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 100 ml Water; 100 ml Water; 200 grams Tomato, Chopped; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 400 grams Paneer; 3 grams Coriander Leaves

45 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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3 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 Paneer Labadar · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free

Paneer lababdar, a Punjabi curry of paneer in smooth onion, tomato and cashew gravy with kasuri methi. Mild, vegetarian, serves 3, 45 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

24 items

3 people

Oil8 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tsp
Onion, Slices300 grams
Tomato, Slices350 grams
Bay Leaves1
Coriander Roots10 grams
Black Peppercorns10
Cashew (half)30 grams
Green Chilli4
Green Cardamom4
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Water400 ml
Cumin½ tsp
Onion, Chopped200 grams
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Tomato, Chopped200 grams
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Paneer400 grams
Coriander Leaves3 grams

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	941kcal	2823kcal
Protein	31g	93g
Carbohydrate	38g	113g
Fat	76g	227g
Fibre	8.3g	25g
Sugar	15g	44g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Add oil to a pan, and add the ginger and garlic paste. Add the onion and tomatoes to the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add bayleaf, black pepper, cashew, green chili and cardamom to the pan. At the end add the kashmiri red chili powder and give it a good mix. Add water and let it cook for 2-3 minutes or until everything is soft. Let it cool, and blend it into a fine paste and keep it aside.
OilGinger Garlic PasteOnionTomatoBay LeavesCoriander RootsBlack PeppercornsCashew (half)Green ChilliGreen CardamomKashmiri Red Chilli PowderWater
2
For the base masala, add oil, cumin seeds, onion and saute it for 2 minutes. Let the onion cook well and then add all the dry masalas to it and add a little amount of water so that it doesn't get burnt. After the masalas are cooked, add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
OilCuminOnionCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderWaterWaterTomato
3
Add the base gravy to the pan and mix well. Add pepper powder, garam masala and salt. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes and garnish with coriander.
Black Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltKasuri MethiPaneerCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Paneer Lababdar take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Lababdar serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Lababdar vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Lababdar 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 Lababdar?: 400 grams Paneer, 30 grams Cashew (half), 300 grams Onion, 350 grams Tomato, 10 grams Coriander Roots, 3 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Lababdar?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Lababdar?: About 941 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.