Corn Capsicum Paneer Subzi
by Tarla Dalal
A lovable subzi made of common ingredients combined intelligently in a quick and easy but exceptionally tasty form!
Paneer and sweet corn, you would have noticed, are a made-for-each-other duo. Whether in a Pizza , a Pasta or a pulao, they complement each other beautifully in form, flavour and texture too.
In this subzi too, they are at their best, teamed up with crunchy capsicum and other peppy ingredients. Enjoy this brilliant Corn Capsicum Paneer Subzi fresh and hot, while the texture of paneer is still succulently soft.
Corn Capsicum Paneer Subzi recipe - How to make Corn Capsicum Paneer Subzi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
1 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1/2 cup thinly sliced capsicum
1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Combine the sweet corn and ½ cup of water in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat 2 talsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the paneer and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
- In the same broad non-stick pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida.
- When the seeds crackle, add the ginger and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the corn mixture, ½ cup of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the sautéed paneer and capsicum, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the coriander and mix well.
- Serve hot with parathas.
| Energy | 388 cal |
| Protein | 11.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 31.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 509.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | -0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.7 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | -0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 349.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 71.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
was nervous while making this. but came out superb
My favourite recipe. I feel my mood lifted after tasting this unique combination of corn, paneer and capsicum.
This is such a simple and easy subzi recipe, I love the combination of capsicum, paneer and baby corn with minimum spice and easily available ingredients.