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Methi paneer recipe

By swasthi , on February 12, 2020, 10 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Methi paneer recipe – a healthy and home style easy dish made with paneer & fenugreek leaves i.e methi leaves. Methi paneer can be served with roti, naan or plain paratha. It also goes good with any flavored rice like plain rice, jeera rice, ghee rice or veg pulao.

To keep this methi paneer recipe simple, I have not used cashews or cream like in the methi malai paneer. This gravy tastes good and is light without the addition of nuts. To make a rich gravy, just add in some cream or cashew paste.

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Fenugreek leaves commonly known as methi leaves in India are considered to be healthy, nutritious and keep the body warm. Though these are available through out the year they are mostly eaten during the winters as they are available in abundance.

Methi leaves are used in many ways. They are added to parathas to make methi parathas & theplas. These are also added to pulaos, chutney & curries.

I make this methi paneer whenever I have some surplus methi leaves which I need to use up. This recipe doesn’t use a lot of leaves so any leftovers in your fridge will just be enough.

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1. Heat oil in a pan, fry chopped ginger garlic (or paste) till they begin to smell good.

frying ginger garlic

2. Fry onions until they turn lightly golden.

frying onions for methi paneer recipe

3. Add finely chopped ripe tomatoes and sprinkle salt. Fry until they turn mushy and completely blend well with onions.

cooking tomatoes

4. Add red chilli powder and garam masala. I didn’t use cashews, they can be added now. Lightly roast them.

addition of spice powders

5. Stir and fry for about 2 minutes. Set this aside to cool.

sauting spices for paneer recipe 6
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6. Pluck and wash methi leaves in large pot filled with water. Rinse few more times to clean thoroughly.

washing methi

How to make methi paneer

7. Chop them finely and add to the hot pan and fry until they wilt. Takes about 2 minutes.

frying leaves for paneer recipe

8. Add paneer and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.

frying paneer for methi paneer recipe
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9. While the paneer is frying, add the cooled onion tomato mixture to a blender jar along with water and blend till smooth.

blending onions for methi paneer recipe

10. Set aside the paneer. Add little oil to the same pan. fry cumin and cardamom.

saute spices for methi paneer recipe

11. Pour the blended puree along with little water to the pan. Add water as needed to bring it to the consistency. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or till the gravy thickens.

cooking gravy for methi paneer

12. Add the paneer and mix. Adjust spice and salt as needed now.

addition of cubes to methi paneer gravy recipe

13. Cook for 3 minutes. Prevent over cooking to keep the paneer soft. Add in cream if you desire.

soft methi paneer gravy ready
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Transfer methi paneer to a serving bowl.

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Methi paneer recipe

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methi paneer

Methi paneer

Simple paneer gravy made with onion tomatoes and flavored with fenugreek leaves.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 2 to 3 tbsps Oil
  • 1 tsp ginger chopped or ½ tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic chopped or ½ tsp garlic paste
  • 1 cup onions cubed
  • ¾ cup tomatoes , chopped, (do not choose very sour tomatoes)
  • Salt as needed
  • ½ to ¾ tsp red chili powder
  • ¾ tsp garam masala (adjust as needed)
  • 1 cup fenugreek leaves , heaped / methi (comes up to ¾ cup chopped)
  • 2 cups paneer , heaped, about 250 grams
  • ½ tsp cumin / jeera
  • 2 green cardamoms / elaichi

Optional

  • 8 Cashews made to paste or 2 to 3 tbsps cream
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Instructions

  • Pluck methi leaves and soak them in a large utensil filled with water. Drain off and set aside.
  • Add oil to a hot pan, fry ginger garlic till they smell good. Add onions and fry till lightly golden.
  • Add tomatoes and sprinkle salt. Fry till the tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Add red chili powder and garam masala. If using cashews they can be added now.
  • Fry for 2 to 3 minutes till the masala smells good.
  • Switch off the stove. Cool this and blend with little water to a smooth puree.
  • In the same pan, saute methi leaves for 2 minutes.
  • Add paneer and saute for another 2 minutes. Set this aside.
  • Add little more oil to the same pan, add cumin and cardamom. When they sizzle, add the onion tomato puree. Add more water as needed to bring it to a gravy consistency.
  • Bring it a boil and allow to cook well until the gravy thickens. you will see traces of oil on the gravy.
  • Add the methi paneer that was set aside.
  • Cook for about 3 minutes on a medium flame.
  • Do not over cook otherwise paneer turns rubbery. If you desire add in 2 to 3 tbsps of cream.
  • Transfer methi paneer to a serving bowl.
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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.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Methi paneer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 94mg4%
Potassium 219mg6%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 195IU4%
Vitamin C 7.5mg9%
Calcium 568mg57%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  2. Shyam Sundar says

    January 22, 2021

    5 stars
    Hi Swathi,
    All your recipes are great. I used to check other cook’s recipes before but once i started trying out yours recipes I have not stopped and really love them. Thanks for doing a wonderful job.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 24, 2021

      Hi Shyam
      Thank you so much! So happy to know that

      Reply
  3. Chloe says

    December 12, 2020

    If using dried instead of fresh methi leaves, how much should I use? Thank you!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 13, 2020

      Hi Chloe
      I haven’t tried but 3 tablespoons should work.

      Reply
  4. muhsinajerin says

    September 30, 2015

    Hi swathyi methipanner recipe sooooo yummyi. Nann ente anujan vendyi spcl ayi cook chythu. U r grete

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    • swasthi says

      October 17, 2015

      Thank you
      Could not understand the rest of the sentence. Which language is it in?

      Reply
    • Bindu says

      February 5, 2020

      5 stars
      A delicious recipe. Tried it today & was appreciated by my girls. Thanks

      Reply
      • swasthi says

        February 5, 2020

        You are welcome Bindu
        Glad to know!
        Thank you!

        Reply
  5. Alicia says

    July 16, 2015

    5 stars
    Love all your paneer recipes. This taated very nice

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 16, 2015

      Thanks Alicia

      Reply

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