5-Minutes Quick Paneer Recipe | Paneer Do Pyaza is a simple dry curry dish made with Indian cottage cheese, onion, tomato and just few basic spices. It looks very attractive and taste delicious as well.
What is paneer
Paneer, also known as Indian cottage cheese, is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. From curries to snacks, paneer can be used to add a rich and creamy texture to any dish. It is made with curdling of milk and then remove the whey part and set the casein. How to make paneer at home click here.
About 5 minutes paneer recipe
In this blog, we will share with you a quick and easy 5-minute paneer recipe that you can make in a jiffy.
As you know we can prepare a variety of dishes either sweet or savoury using paneer. Paneer or Indian cottage cheese is on the top in the list of high protein food items for vegetarians. It is a costlier food item and not everybody can consume it on regular basis and the mostly dish prepared with paneer also require lots of costly ingredients. But this recipe is very quick and needs simple ingredients to put in the plate.
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You can serve it with chapatti, paratha, poori or even with rice. Paneer do pyaza can be served as main dish or side dish with dal or any green vegetable. This is a quick dry paneer recipe that you can prepare if you are in a hurry or short of time. Also, if a guest come suddenly you can make this dry curry quickly and impress your guests. So, try this very simple paneer curry and ENJOY with your favourite paratha.
Why should you try this
- Easy to prepare
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Kids friendly
- Low cost
- High protein
- Diabetic- friendly
Ingredients required to make paneer do pyaza
Paneer or cottage cheese– it is the star ingredient of the recipe. I always prefer to use homemade low fat paneer. I also have shared recipe of how to make low fat paneer at home with toned milk. You can click here to check the recipe and video. But if it not possible for to make it at home can purchase from the market too. For vegan version you can replace it with tofu but yes taste is slightly changed.
Onion- I have cut onion into long thick slices. These don’t need to cook for longer. Once they get a nice pink colour proceed to next step.
Tomato– Just used only 1 tomato puree here because we don’t want its taste on tangy side. If you want you can also skip tomato at all.
Spices – just the basic spice are used- salt, turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and a little bit of garam masala to enhance the flavour.
To give this dry paneer curry a rich taste, you can also add a 1 tbsp of malai when adding paneer to the gravy. This enhances its taste and adds a buttery flavour to it. But its totally optional.
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Health benefits of paneer
- Paneer is a good source of vitamin D and calcium, Sphingolipids and protein which play an important role in fighting with cancer cells.
- It also helps in keeping our bones and teeth strong and healthy.
- Calcium present in paneer helps in promoting functioning of our nervous system.
- Paneer contains healthy fats which are easily digestible and low cards which helps in weight loss.
- Magnesium and phosphorus helps in normal bowel function and also keeps blood sugar levels in control.
This 5-minute paneer recipe is perfect for those busy days when you don’t have much time to cook. It is a quick and easy way to add some protein to your diet. You can customize the recipe according to your taste and preference. So, the next time you are in a rush, give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious meal in no time.
Step by step preparation of Paneer do pyaza
1.Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and sauté them till changes to light brown.
2. Now add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomato puree. Mix well and cook till the gravy starts leaving oil.
3. After that, add salt and garam masala along with paneer cubes and mix well, cook it for 1-2 minutes on low flame so that spices will infuse well with paneer.
4. 5-minutes easy paneer do pyaza is ready to serve. Garnish with some green coriander leaveas and enjoy with chapatti, poori or paratha.
Serving suggestions
Serve this delicious 5 minutes paneer recipe at lunch with poori, paratha or even with chapatti. You can also pack this in the tiffin box with chapatti or paratha as it is a protein rich dry veg.
Tips and tricks
- You can also add green peas, capsicum, or any other vegetables of your choice to make it more nutritious.
- You can adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- You can use this paneer as a filling for parathas or sandwiches.
Recipe card
5-Minutes Quick Paneer Recipe | Paneer Do Pyaza
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 medium sized onions cut into lengthwise
- 1 tomato puree
- ¾ tsp Salt or as per your taste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 200 gm paneer
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and sauté them till changes to light brown.
- Now add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomato puree. Mix well and cook till the gravy starts leaving oil.
- After that, add salt and garam masala along with paneer cubes and mix well, cook it for 1-2 minutes on low flame so that spices will infuse well with paneer.
- 5 minutes paneer do pyaza is ready to serve. Garnish with some green coriander leaveas and enjoy with chapatti, poori or paratha.
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Notes
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