Paneer Akuri
by Tarla Dalal

Crumbled cottage cheese cooked in tomatoes and spices. A unique parsi specialty that is very delicious despite being relatively simple and quick-to-make.

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Paneer Akuri recipe - How to make Paneer Akuri

1 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/4 cup onion paste
1/2 cup deseeded and roughly chopped tomatoes
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine the oil and cumin seeds in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and onion paste, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
Add the tomatoes, green chillies and turmeric powder, salt and garam masala, lightly mash the tomatoes and then microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Add the paneer, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	291 cal
Protein	10.9 g
Carbohydrates	11.1 g
Fiber	0.9 g
Fat	22.6 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	460 mcg
Vitamin B1	-0.7 mg
Vitamin B2	-0.7 mg
Vitamin B3	-0.5 mg
Vitamin C	16.4 mg
Folic Acid	13.7 mcg
Calcium	399 mg
Iron	0.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	6.4 mg
Potassium	98.8 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg