How long does Paneer Lasooni take?

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

How many people does Paneer Lasooni serve?

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

Is Paneer Lasooni vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Lasooni 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 Lasooni?

300 grams Paneer, 15 cloves Garlic, 3 Green Cardamom, 2 Onion, 2 Tomato, 5 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Lasooni?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Lasooni?

About 357 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Lasooni

Name: Paneer Lasooni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 3 Green Cardamom; 2 Onion, Roughly Chopped; 15 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Ginger, Roughly Chopped; 2 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 5 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli; 20 Cashew (half), Soaked; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Water; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Salt; As Needed Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 cup Garlic, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Sugar; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 300 grams Paneer, Diced; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi, Powdered; 1 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Fresh Cream

45 min
medium
Serves 6
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Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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11 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 Garlic Paneer Gravy, Paneer Lehsuni · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Gluten-free Low carb

Punjabi paneer lasooni: fried garlic and a paste of onion, tomato and cashew, simmered with paneer. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 45 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

25 items

6 people

Oil3 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Green Cardamom3
Onion, Roughly Chopped2
Garlic15 cloves
Ginger, Roughly Chopped1 inch
Tomato, Roughly Chopped2
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli5
Cashew (half), Soaked20
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Water1½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
WaterAs Needed
Garlic, Finely Chopped1¼ cup
Sugar½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Paneer, Diced300 grams
Kasuri Methi, Powdered½ tsp
Butter1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Fresh Cream3 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	357kcal	2142kcal
Protein	14g	81g
Carbohydrate	23g	137g
Fat	25g	148g
Fibre	3.7g	22g
Sugar	4.4g	26g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds, cardamom, onion and garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
OilCuminGreen CardamomOnionGarlic
2
Add all the other ingredients except water. Saute on high heat for 2 minutes.
GingerTomatoDried Kashmiri Red ChilliCashew (half)Turmeric Powder
3
Add water, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Water
4
Allow it to cool, then grind into a smooth paste adding water as required.
5
In a bowl, combine the ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and salt with water.
Ginger Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderSaltWater
6
Heat oil in a pan and add the garlic. Saute until it turns lightly golden brown.
OilGarlicGarlic
7
Add the masala paste and saute until oil starts releasing from the sides.
8
Add the prepared paste and continue to simmer for 3-4 minutes until the oil floats from the sides.
9
Add water, cover and cook for 10 minutes stirring regularly.
Water
10
Add sugar, garam masala powder and paneer cubes. Mix gently to coat the paneer with the gravy.
SugarGaram Masala PowderPaneer
11
Add Kasuri methi powder, butter, coriander leaves and cream. Turn off the heat as soon as it comes to a simmer. Serve with naan/roti/rice
Kasuri MethiButterCoriander LeavesFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Paneer Lasooni take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Lasooni serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Lasooni vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Lasooni 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 Lasooni?: 300 grams Paneer, 15 cloves Garlic, 3 Green Cardamom, 2 Onion, 2 Tomato, 5 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Lasooni?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Lasooni?: About 357 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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JenishaMarch 2022
I just loved cooking and everyone liked the food. App is just great for beginners. Thank you Cookd....
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Suchetha PaniOctober 2026
It was delicious
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palaniappan RamuSeptember 2025
came out beautifully ❤️
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A Cookd cookDecember 2024
please increase the spice and salt level
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A Cookd cookDecember 2024
please increase the spice and salt level
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it was awesome
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Keertana RaoJanuary 2024
I made this dish and it was absolutely amazing !! the taste was just wow ☺️
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Sweetlin Stella DavidJanuary 2023
Turned out so delicious!! 😍
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Safiya SulthanaDecember 2022
It came out sooo well...Thank You Cookd💖