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Pyazi Malai Paneer

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamGluten-free

Total25 min
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Serves3
Per serving508 cal
Spicenot spicy

Good for: Party

Pyazi Malai Paneer

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Pyazi malai paneer, a North Indian curry of paneer in soft sliced onions and whole spices with besan and cream. Vegetarian, serves 3, 25 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

19 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • CinnamonCinnamon1
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves1
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • TomatoTomato, Chopped½ cup
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder2 tsp
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder1 tsp
  • WaterWater200 ml
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • PaneerPaneer, Grated200 grams
  • OnionOnion, Slices250 grams
  • Besan FlourBesan Flour3 tbsp
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream½ cup
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom2
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli3
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy508kcal1524kcal
Protein17g52g
Carbohydrate23g70g
Fat40g119g
Fibre6.3g19g
Sugar7.5g23g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil and add cinnamon, cardamom, mustard seeds, bayleaf, cumin and red chillies to it. Add sliced onions and cook with salt and turmeric powder. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until soft.

    CinnamonBay LeavesCuminTurmeric PowderOnionSunflower OilMustard SeedsGreen CardamomDry Red ChilliSalt

  2. 2

    Add the tomatoes and again cook it for 2-3 minutes. Once the tomatoes are cooked add all the spices, basen, mix well, cook for 3 minutes.

    TomatoCoriander PowderCumin PowderBesan FlourKashmiri Red Chilli Powder

  3. 3

    Add water, and add the cream as well, once the gravy becomes thick, add the paneer, dry mango powder and garam masala and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander.

    WaterGaram Masala PowderCoriander PowderPaneerFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Pyazi Malai Paneer take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pyazi Malai Paneer serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pyazi Malai Paneer vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Pyazi Malai Paneer spicy?
No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Pyazi Malai Paneer?
200 grams Paneer, 250 grams Onion, ½ cup Fresh Cream, 3 tbsp Besan Flour, ½ cup Tomato, 1 Cinnamon, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pyazi Malai Paneer?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pyazi Malai Paneer?
About 508 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    A Cookd cookOctober 2023

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