Methi Paneer Recipe, Paneer Methi recipe
Methi paneer recipe or the paneer methi recipe is a lovely dish that is so simple yet so tasty. The methi paneer is made with the Indian cottage cheese and fenugreek leaves.
Servings 2 people
Calories 302kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup methi leaves
- 250 gms paneer cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 big onion chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 2 no tomatoes made into paste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
- Throw in the onion and fry till the onion turns brown.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell has vanished from it.
- Next add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Throw in the methi leaves & salt and cook till the leaves slightly change the colour.
- Next add in the paneer cubes, cover and cook till the methi leaves are fully cooked.
- By the time the methi is cooked the paneer will be perfectly done.
- You can either dry up the gravy fully or leave some as per your preference.
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Notes
For reducing bitterness from the methi leaves, add salt to the methi leaves and set aside for a few minutes. Rinse and proceed to cook as usual