Tawa Paneer Sabji (Paneer Tawa Masala)
Make delicious homestyle paneer sabzi with this easy recipe. You really don't need a tawa to make this, use any stainless steel pan and saute the onion tomato masala really well for the best flavors. Serve it with flavored rice or roti, paratha or chapati.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 2 cups (200 to 25 grams) paneer cubed
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup onions fine chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds or jeera
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated or crushed (or ginger garlic)
- ¾ cup tomato puree or 1 cup chopped
- ¼ cup capsicum
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon garam masala powder (or pav bhaji masala or chole masala, adjust to suit your taste)
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves
- ⅓ to ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped
How to make the recipe
How to Make Tawa Paneer
- Heat a tawa with oil and add cumin seeds. When they sizzle, add ginger garlic and saute for a minute.
- Add finely chopped onions, sprinkle salt and saute until golden. While the onions fry, puree the tomatoes.
- Stir in the tomato puree and saute until thick. Add bell peppers, red chilli powder and garam masala. Saute the masala for 4 to 5 minutes until aromatic.
- Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of water to deglaze the pan. Stir in the paneer and kasuri methi. Taste test and add more salt or masala if you want. Cook covered for 2 to 3 minutes on a low heat.
- Garnish tawa paneer masala with coriander leaves. Serve with rice or roti.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 25.2mg | Calcium: 569mg | Iron: 1.5mg
