Crispy Noodles Topped with Paneer in Tomato Sauce
by Tarla Dalal
Crispy Noodles Topped with Paneer in Tomato Sauce is nothing short of a culinary marvel. Crunchy, crispy noodles are topped with a delightful mixture of chunky paneer cubes and juicy green peas in a tangy tomato base. A couple of spice powders and bay leaf lend their magical touch to this dish, giving it a very aesthetic flavour and aroma.
Let a spoonful of this dish rest on your palate and enjoy the wide spectrum of flavours and textures that come together in it. Make sure you serve the Crispy Noodles Topped with Paneer in Tomato Sauce immediately on preparation, before the noodles lose their crunch.
Crispy Noodles Topped with Paneer in Tomato Sauce recipe - How to make Crispy Noodles Topped with Paneer in Tomato Sauce
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 1/2 cups crispy noodles
For The Paneer Tomato Mixture
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
2 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp oil
2 slit green chillies
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp cornflour
salt to taste
1/2 cup boiled green peas
For The Topping
2 tbsp chopped cashewnuts (kaju)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
For the paneer tomato mixture
- For the paneer tomato mixture
- Combine the cornflour and 1/4 cup of water in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
- Combine the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Allow the mixture to cool, once cooled blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the green chillies and bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the prepared tomato pulp, sugar, chilli powder, salt and 1/2 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cornflour- water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the paneer and sauté in a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the green peas and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add this to the prepared tomato sauce and mix gently.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Just before serving, re-heat the paneer tomato mixture.
- Spread the noodles in a big serving plate.
- Put the prepared paneer tomato mixture evenly over it.
- Finally top it with coriander and cashews evenly over it.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 318 cal |
| Protein | 9.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 20.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 556.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | -0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 24.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 30.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 225 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 13.1 mg |
| Potassium | 152 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
Loved the recipe but just to make sure that we need to fry the noodles ..right?
This recipe was a hit in my family.. they just love the tomato gravy.. which was added on top.. with paneer and peas.. I served this as a appetizer to my guest and all loved it..