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Paneer Masala

Name: Paneer Masala
Total time: 1 min 12 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 units Cashewnut (2 Piece Split); 0.5 teaspoons Watermelon Seeds; 1 teaspoon Refined Oil; 1 pinch Cumin; 1 small piece Ginger; 1 piece Garlic; 0.5 unit Green Chillies; 0.25 cups Onion; 1 pinch Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri); 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 pinch Jeera Powder; 1 pinch Coriander Powder; 2 teaspoons Tomato Puree; 1 cup Paneer; 4 leafs Coriander Leaves; 0.5 teaspoons Salt; 0.25 cups Tomato

Savour this traditional and spicy preparation of Paneer Masala made with a twist of no Cream or Butter! Delicious Panner Cubes are tossed with a blend of Indian spices, Onion and Tomato Masala on top of a tangy Tomato base. - High-Protein Paneer

Time20 Min

DifficultyEasy

Serves1

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Cashewnut (2 Piece Split) 2 units
Watermelon Seeds 0.5 teaspoons
Refined Oil 1 teaspoon
Cumin 1 pinch
Red Chilli Powder (kashmiri) 1 pinch
Turmeric Powder 1 pinch
Coriander Powder 1 pinch
Salt 0.5 teaspoons

Fruits & Vegetables

Ginger 1 small piece
Onion 0.25 cups
Tomato 0.25 cups

Menu Item

Tomato Puree 2 teaspoons

Dairy

Paneer 1 cup

Other

Garlic 1 piece
Green Chillies 0.5 unit
Jeera Powder 1 pinch
Coriander Leaves 4 leafs

Directions

1Wash and soak Cashew Nuts and Melon Seeds.

2Boil soaked Cashew Nuts and Melon Seeds.

3In a blender, add boiled Cashew Nuts and Melon Seeds. Make a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

4Add Oil and Jeera Seeds. Allow to crackle.

5Add chopped Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilli. Saute.

6Add chopped Onion and fry till Golden Brown.

7Add Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, and Jeera Powder.

8Add chopped Red Tomatoes and cook till mushy.

9Add Salt, Paneer Cubes, Tomato Paste and Cashew Magaz Paste. Cook for sometime.

10Serve in a bowl. Garnish with chopped Coriander.

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We hope you had fun making it! Enjoy the meal.

Health Benefits of Paneer Masala

The different ingredients and the spices used in the paneer masala gravy provides a potent mixture of various health benefits. Cashews are a healthy source of antioxidants and healthy fatty acids while the melon seeds are rich in protein and amino acids. Paneer is rich in protein, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins which are essential for our overall well-being. It helps strengthen bones, teeth, and facilitate in burning fats from the body. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels and assists in enhancing immunity functions. Tomato is a major dietary source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and antioxidant. They are extremely nutritious and adds aromatic flavor to the gravy. The spices that go into making gravy offer many health benefits and has been making our Indian dishes more palatable. It helps in cleansing toxins from our body and in regulating blood pressure while some offer great antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Try the delicious Paneer Masala recipe with family and friends for a wholesome meal!