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PANEER CURRY (COTTAGE CHEESE CURRY)

PANEER CURRY

Nutrient information for 1 katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

112

4.9

6.7

7.2

5-6 katoris
20 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 Kcal, 1400 Kcal, 1600 and 1800; you can consume: 1 katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 1.5 katoris
  • 20-22 cottage cheese cubes (paneer) (160 grams)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 4 small garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cm piece of ginger, crushed
  • 2 whole green chillies, sliced thinly (optional)
  • 4 tsp groundnut oil 
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 sprigs coriander leaves, chopped

Dry Spices

  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp garam masala (freshly prepared) *
  • Use minimal amount of salt

*Refer to the recipe of garam masala

  1. Wash tomato, onion, and green chillies thoroughly. Finely chop tomato and onion and slice green chillies. 
  2. Heat mustard oil in a pan/karahi over medium heat. Add chopped onions, crushed ginger, garlic, and sliced green chillies. Sauté until onions turn golden brown. 
  3. Add chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook until they turn soft and mushy.
  4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt to the pan and stir well. Add water to the pan and let it simmer.
  5. Add the paneer cubes to the pan once the gravy starts to simmer and the oil separates. Cover the pan and let the curry simmer for five to seven minutes. 
  6. Add freshly ground garam masala and cover it for two minutes.
  7. Garnish with freshly cut coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti or rice.

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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