Chettinad · Lunch, Dinner
Paneer Chettinad
Paneer simmered in a deeply spiced Chettinad-style onion-tomato-coconut masala.
- Calories
- 708 kcal
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 59 g
- Fat
- 40 g
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
Per serving, for one person.
Contains: dairy, coconut.
Ingredients
- 50 g Basmati rice
- 120 g Paneer
- ½ onion Onion
- ¾ tomato Tomatoes
- 20 g Fresh coconut
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- ¾ tsp Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- 2 g Curry leaves
- ½ tbsp Sunflower oil
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- ¼ tsp Salt
Method
- Cook the rice until tender; set aside.
- Heat the oil, cook the onion for 8 minutes until golden, then add turmeric, chilli powder and coriander powder.
- Stir in the tomato and cook 6 minutes until thick and the oil separates.
- Grind the coconut with a little water to a paste and stir in, along with curry leaves; simmer 5 minutes.
- Add the paneer, sprinkle with garam masala, simmer 3 minutes and serve with the rice.
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