Methi Paneer, Mughlai Methi Paneer Recipe

by Tarla Dalal

Methi Paneer can be given more flavour by adding some kasuri methi. Milk and sugar are used to balance the bitterness of the methi. All in all a completely lip smacking preparation!

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Every household has its own recipe of methi aloo, however here's a great mughlai recipe that uses paneer along with fenugreek leaves.

Methi Paneer can be given more flavour by adding some kasuri methi. Milk and sugar are used to balance the bitterness of the methi. All in all a completely lip smacking preparation which goes well with Rotis .

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

2 tbsp ghee
2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
4 tbsp boiled onion paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
3/4 cup chopped fenugreek (methi)
4 tbsp fresh thick curds (dahi) , whisked
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp sugar
2 cups paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes

Method

Heat the ghee in a kadhai and add the fenugreek seeds. Remove and discard the seeds once they turn black.
To the same ghee, add the cumin seeds.
When they crackle, add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the boiled onion paste and sauté till it turns golden brown.
Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, salt and fenugreek leaves and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the curds, milk, sugar and ¼ cup of water and mix well.
Add the paneer and mix gently so that the paneer pieces do not break.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes or till the gravy thickens.
Serve hot.

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Nutrient values per serving

Energy	451 cal
Protein	14.8 g
Carbohydrates	37.6 g
Fiber	2.1 g
Fat	26 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	508.9 mcg
Vitamin B1	-0.5 mg
Vitamin B2	-0.6 mg
Vitamin B3	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	34.3 mg
Folic Acid	18.1 mcg
Calcium	574.2 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	22.2 mg
Potassium	372.9 mg
Zinc	1.1 mg