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METHI PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE AND FENUGREEK CURRY)

METHI PANEER

Nutrient Information for ¾ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

134

6.8

8.7

7.6

4 Katoris
25 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal, 1800 kcal, you can consume: ¾ katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 1 katori
  • 20-22 paneer, cubes (160 gms)
  • 250 g fenugreek leaves, cleaned and chopped
  • 1.5 large tomato, finely chopped 
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped 
  • 4 small garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cm piece ginger, crushed
  • 2 small green chillies, sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsp groundnut oil
  • 1-2 tablespoon water

Dry Spices

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala (freshly prepared) *
  • Use minimal amount of salt

*Refer to the recipe of garam masala

  1. Wash and clean fenugreek leaves thoroughly. Finely chop them and fry on a shallow pan/ dry tawa (griddle) for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash along with tomatoes and green chilli. Finely chop onion and tomatoes. Crush the ginger and garlic and slice the green chilli.
  3. In a karahi/pan, heat oil. Add chopped onion, green chillies, crushed ginger and garlic. Sauté well until golden brown.
  4. Now add finely chopped tomatoes and add salt, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Cook until oil separates.
  5. Add finely chopped methi leaves and fry for a few minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water if the contents are sticking to the pan.
  6. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add paneer and garam masala, mix well and cook for another 3-5 minutes on low flame.
  7. Serve hot with multigrain roti.

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