Aloo paneer masala recipe – Sharing a quick dry aloo paneer recipe that can be made under 20 minutes. It goes well as a side dish with just anything rice or roti. To make this aloo paneer masala, we don’t need boiled potatoes, so saving a lot of time.
You can even use peas, spring onions, spinach, more capsicums. You can add extra flavors by using amchur or kasuri methi or even sprinkle sesame seeds.
This is a dry sabzi recipe that goes well for kids lunch box and even for grown ups too. Just spice it up a bit for grown ups. You can make your own variations to this.
You can even make an instant gravy or semi dry aloo paneer gravy by using tomato puree or thick coconut milk.
Most times kids expect variety and I run out of ideas sometimes. But always wonder how easy it is to make food for kids.
They love simple dishes like this aloo paneer which are slightly spiced yet flavorful. Some times I chop paneer and aloo to tiny cubes so that the sabzi goes well in sandwiches or kathi rolls.
Sometimes I just smear some green chutney and stuff this aloo paneer in roti to make kathi rolls.
I have used little garam masala to spice up the dish lightly. Feel free to use any other spice powder like pav bhaji masala or sambhar powder.
Usually I prefer to stir fry the potatoes but you can also use preboiled or steamed potatoes if you have them. Also try this with a handful of chopped spinach for the nutrition boost.
If you do not have amchur just skip it and sprinkle some lemon juice once you turn off the stove.
For more easy stir fry recipes check
brinjal potato recipe
brinjal peas stir fry
aloo fry
Aloo paneer masala recipe | Dry aloo paneer | Easy paneer recipes
For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 1 cup paneer cubes
- 2 potatoes , large , tiny cubes
- 1 capsicum chopped
- ½ to 3/4 tsp red chili powder
- ½ to 3/4 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 sprig curry leaves or bay leaf (optional)
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 to 2 tbsp Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop potatoes to tiny cubes and leave them in water till used.
- Heat oil in a pan,add cumin, bay leaf, let them splutter, add ginger garlic paste. Fry till you get a nice aroma
- Add potatoes and turmeric, fry for 2 to 3 mins. Cover and cook them till soft and tender, if needed sprinkle water and cook.potatoes must be fully cooked
- Add capsicum, paneer , salt, red chili pow, garam masala. Fry for about a minutes. cover and cook for just one to two minutes for every thing to blend well.
- Transfer to a serving bowl immediately to retain the softness of aloo paneer
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Notes
To make a semi dry or gravy version, you can makhani masala or coconut milk or tomato puree.
If using coconut milk it must be added at the end, otherwise the gravy looks curdled.
Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.
© Swasthi’s Recipes
Darryn says
How much turmeric should we use? you mention it in the directions, but it isnt listed in the ingredients.
swasthi says
Hi Darryn
Just a generous pinch of turmeric is good. Thanks for the mention will update it.
PT says
mouthwatery click.. love it..
dylansean101jack says
Yeah