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Best Paneer Recipes By Tarla Dalal To Try At Home | Savour It On SheThePeople

Paneer Recipes by Tarla Dalal are a must-try for everyone, thanks to the Star Chef's simple procedures and quick recipes we have variety of ways to add Paneer in our meal.

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24 Jan 2022 00:00 IST

Updated On 24 Jan 2022 18:00 IST

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Paneer Recipes by Tarla Dalal are a must-try for everyone, thanks to the Star Chef's simple procedures and quick recipes we have variety of ways to add Paneer in our meal. When her name is spoken, every Indian feels nostalgic. She penned some of the best cookbooks, which range from traditional Indian cuisine to sweets and other delectable meals. She demonstrated her dishes and hosted cookery shows on Indian television.

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Indian cottage cheese, also known as 'Paneer,' is one of the most well-known components that adds a distinct flavour to a variety of cuisines. There isn't a single dish that paneer can't be added to. There are many other types of paneer, such as palak paneer, paneer tikka, and paneer kofta, all of which are as great to eat. Dalal provided the country with a variety of paneer dishes, many of which are still popular today.

Here is one of the easiest way of making Paneer at home by Tarla Dalal:

Tarla Dalal's recipe for making paneer:

Step 1. In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Step 2. When it begins to boil, turn off the heat and wait 1 minute.

Step 3. Slowly drizzle in the lemon juice while gently swirling. Set aside for 2 minutes.

Step 4. Strain the curdled milk through a muslin cloth.

Step 5. Place the paneer into the muslin fabric if you want a solid paneer. Using a lid, press it down.

Step 6. Remove the paneer from the muslin cloth and cut it into even-sized cubes or grate it and use it as needed after 1 hour. To store paneer, cover it with adequate water and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container.

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Paneer Makhani

- Preparation Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 25 minutes, Servings for 2 people

Ingredients:

For The Red Gravy : 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced onions, 1/4 cup cashewnuts (kaju), 2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies.

Other Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 25 of cinnamon (dalchini), 2 cloves (laung / lavang), 2 cardamoms, 1 bayleaf (tejpatta), 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), 1 tsp garam masala, 3 tbsp tomato puree, salt to taste, 2 tbsp whisked curds (dahi), 1/2 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp fresh cream, 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) strips, cut into 1" x 1/4" For The Garnish 1 tbsp fresh cream.

The red gravy recipe is as follows:

1. In a kadhai, combine all of the ingredients with 1 1/2 cups of water and cook over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are mushy, stirring regularly.

2. Allow to cool before blending into a homogeneous paste in a mixer. Set aside for now.

Recipe for Paneer Makhani:

Paneer Butter Masala in a bowl, Paneer Recipes BY Tarla Dalal

Step 1. Melt the butter in a kadhai, then add the garlic paste and cook for a few seconds over medium heat.
Step 2. Add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bayleaf and cook for a few more seconds over medium heat.
Step 3. Add the dried fenugreek leaves, garam masala, tomato purée, and red gravy and cook, stirring constantly, for another 2 to 3 minutes on a medium temperature.
Step 4. Add the salt, stir well, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Step 5. Stir in the curds and simmer for another minute over medium heat.
Step 6. Mix in the sugar, 1/4 cup water, paneer, and cream, then cook over a low heat.

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2. Palak Paneer:

- Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 10 minutes, Servings for 4 people

- Ingredients: 10 cups chopped spinach (palak), 1 1/2 cups paneer, 2 tbsp oil, 3/4 cup finely chopped onions, 4 cloves garlic, grated 25 mm (1") piece ginger, grated 2 green chillies, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp, salt to taste, 1 tsp punjabi garam masala, 2 tbsp fresh cream.

Recipe for Palak Paneer:

1. Blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes in a pot of boiling water.
2. Drain, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and set aside to cool.
3. Blend to a smooth purée in a mixer and set aside.
4. In a kadhai, heat the oil, add the onions, and cook over medium heat until transparent.
5. Add the garlic, ginger, green chilies, and turmeric powder and cook for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat.
6.Add the tomato pulp and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is no longer oily.
7.Add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp water, stir well, and simmer for 2 minutes over medium heat.
8. Combine the salt, garam masala, and fresh cream.

9. Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Paneer Tikka

- Preparation Time: 10 minutes, Cooking Time: 10 minutes, Servings for 2 people

- Ingredients: 2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into cubes 1/2 cup capsicum ,1/2 cup thick curds (dahi), 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp dry fenugreek leaves, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), salt to taste 5 tsp oil, 1 tsp chaat masala.

Paneer Tikka, Image by Canva

Recipe for Paneer Tikka:

Step 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the curds, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, dry fenugreek leaves, garam masala, coriander, salt, and oil until smooth.
Step 2. Stir in the paneer and capsicum cubes, toss well, and set away to marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 3. Thread a piece of paneer onto a tooth pick, followed by capsicum, and then another piece of paneer.
Step 4. Make 6 additional tikkas using the remaining ingredients.
Step 5. Heat 2 tsp oil in a nonstick tava (griddle).
Step 6. Place the prepared tikka on the tava (griddle) and cook, using the remaining 1 tsp oil, on a medium temperature until golden brown on all sides.
Step 7. Add a pinch of salt and Sprinkle a little chaat masala over the tikkas.

Step 8. Serve immediately with pudhina chutney.

4. Paneer Bhurji

- Preparation Time: 10 minutes, Cooking Time: 10 minutes, Servings for 2 people

- Ingredients: 1 cup mashed paneer (cottage cheese), 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp pav bhaji or kitchen king masala, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi, and you can always use some fresh grated one too), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), salt to taste.

Recipe for Paneer Bhurji:

Step 1. On a tava (griddle), heat the oil and add the cumin seeds.

Step 2. When the seeds begin to crackle, add the onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes over high heat.

Step 3. Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp of water, combine well, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes on a low heat, stirring constantly.

Step 4. Stir in the pav bhaji masala, turmeric powder, chilli powder, green chilies, and 1 tbsp water, then simmer for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Step 5. Stir in the paneer, salt, and coriander, as well as 1 tablespoon of water, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly.

Step 6. Serve immediately with warm bread toast.

5. Chilli Paneer Street Style:

- Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes, Servings for 4 people

-Ingredients: 2 cups fresh paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, 2 tbsp plain flour (maida), 4 tbsp cornflour, salt to taste, oil for deep-frying, 2 tbsp oil for cooking, 2 green chillies, 1 tbsp grated ginger (adrak), 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1/2 cup thinly sliced spring onions, 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tbsp chilli sauce a few drops of vinegar.

For The Garnish 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion greens

Recipe for Chilli Paneer Street

Step 1. In a mixing basin, combine the plain flour, cornflour, salt, and about 1/4 cup of water.
Step 2. Stir in the paneer cubes until the mixture coats the paneer evenly.
Step 3. Heat the deep-frying oil and deep-fry a few paneer pieces at a time until they are very light brown on all sides. Set aside for now.
Step 4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil for cooking, then add the green chilies and cook for 30 seconds over medium heat.
Step 5. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook for a few seconds over medium heat.
Step 6. Add the spring onion whites, stir well, and cook for 1 minute over medium heat.

Step 7. Add the salt, stir well, and simmer for 30 seconds over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Step 8. Stir in the fried paneer cubes, soy sauce, chilli sauce, and vinegar, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Step 9. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve right away.

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