Paneer Akuri
by Tarla Dalal
21 Jan 2012
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Crumbled cottage cheese cooked in tomatoes and spices. A unique parsi specialty that is very delicious despite being relatively simple and quick-to-make.
Paneer Akuri recipe - How to make Paneer Akuri
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Makes 2 servings
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
- Main procedure
- 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 |
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