How long does Paneer Thokku take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Thokku serve?

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

Is Paneer Thokku vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Thokku 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 Thokku?

200 grams Paneer, 3 Tomato, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Thokku?

About 658 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Thokku

Name: Paneer Thokku
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Sugar; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 200 grams Paneer, Cubes; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 3 Tomato; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ¼ cup Water; For Garnish Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1.50 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Gluten-free

Total40 min

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Serves2

Per serving658 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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Paneer thokku: browned paneer cubes cooked semi-dry in a Tamil Nadu tomato thokku with mustard, cumin and curry leaves. Mild, serves 2, 40 minutes, video.

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Ingredients

18 items

Cooking for2 servings

Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Salt1.25 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Paneer, Cubes200 grams
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Tomato3
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Water¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Coriander Powder1.50 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	658kcal	1316kcal
Protein	22g	44g
Carbohydrate	23g	46g
Fat	54g	108g
Fibre	5.3g	11g
Sugar	10g	21g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Heat Oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chili, and curry leaves. Let it crackle.
Mustard SeedsCurry leavesSunflower OilCuminGreen Chilli
2
Add the sliced onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
Onion
3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
Add the spice powders and saute till it loses its raw flavor.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander Powder
5
Add the tomatoes and let it cook till it is mashed and oil is released from the sides.
Tomato
6
Season it with salt and sugar. Mix it well.
SugarSalt
7
Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix it well. Keep it aside.
Coriander Leaves
8
Heat oil in a kadai, add the paneer cubes, and cook it till it gets a golden brown colour on the sides. Take it off the pan.
PaneerSunflower Oil
9
In the same pan, add the prepared tomato thokku and add ¼ cup of water, mix well. Heat it up for a minute.
Water
10
Add salt and garam masala and mix it well. Add the paneer and mix it till it is coated evenly with the thokku.
SaltGaram Masala Powder
11
Cook the mixture till it is semi-dry.
12
Transfer it to a bowl. Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. Serve it hot with dosa/idli, rice, chapati, etc.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Paneer Thokku take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Thokku serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Thokku vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Thokku 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 Thokku?: 200 grams Paneer, 3 Tomato, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Thokku?: About 658 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.