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, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 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 657 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: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 Tomato; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Oil; 200 grams Paneer, Cubes; ¼ cup Water; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; For Garnish Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 2
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Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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12 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 tokku · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

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.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

18 items

2 people

Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Tomato3
Salt1¼ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Paneer, Cubes200 grams
Water¼ cup
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	657kcal	1314kcal
Protein	22g	44g
Carbohydrate	23g	45g
Fat	54g	108g
Fibre	5.2g	10g
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.
OilMustard SeedsCuminGreen ChilliCurry leaves
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 PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric 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.
SaltSugar
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.
OilPaneer
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, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 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 657 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.