Garlic Paneer Recipe (Quick Paneer Starter)
Spicy garlic paneer is a quick starter you will love! Paneer tossed in a spicy, flavorful and delicious garlic sauce. Serve it as a starter or as a side.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 1¼ cup paneer cubed
- 6 large garlic cloves (refer notes)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar)
- 5 to 6 red chilies kashmiri (seeds removed or 1 teaspoon chilli powder or chilli flakes)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin or 1 small strand of mace (optional)
- ½ cup onions very fine chopped
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves or celery fine chopped for garnish
- 1 teaspoon soya sauce naturally brewed - optional
How to make the recipe
How to make Garlic Paneer Appetizer
- Blend together garlic, chilies, sugar, salt and vinegar with 2 to 3 tbsp water to a smooth or coarse paste.
- Heat a pan with oil and add cumin seeds.
- When the cumin seeds sizzle, add onions & saute until golden. Regulate the heat to medium. Add the sauce and cook until it thickens and the oil separates.
- Reduce the flame completely and taste test the sauce. Adjust salt and if you want you may add soya sauce.
- Add paneer and gently mix well to coat the sauce. If it is too dry you may splash little water, about a tablespoon. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with coriander or celery.
- Serve garlic paneer hot as an appetizer, side or with fried rice, noodles. You can also stuff it in your wraps, kathi rolls, sandwiches etc.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 38mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 460mg | Iron: 0.2mg