Paneer and Spring Onions in Schezuan Sauce
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a leaf off oriental cuisine, something you can whip up in a whiz. If you have the required ingredients on hand, Paneer and Spring Onions in Schezuan sauce can be prepared very easily as it does not require any elaborate preparation of vegetables or masalas. Nevertheless, it is extremely tasty, and being medium-spicy it is suitable for people of all ages. Serve with steaming hot rice or Noodles just off the pan. If serving with Rice ( Cooked Rice) make sure the grains are separate and just cooked, as in the case of fried rice.
Paneer and Spring Onions in Schezuan Sauce recipe - How to make Paneer and Spring Onions in Schezuan Sauce
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
2 cups paneer (cottage cheese)
1 1/2 cups finely chopped spring onions whites and greens
2 tbsp schezuan sauce
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp soy sauce
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat the oil in a wok, add the garlic and ginger and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the spring onion whites and greens and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the soya sauce, schezuan sauce and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Add the paneer cubes, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 372 cal |
| Protein | 13.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 31.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 527.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | -0.9 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.9 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | -0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 17.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 467.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 115.6 mg |
| Potassium | 85.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
paneer and spring onions in schezuan sauce.. this recipe has less of ingredients but lots of flavour into it.. the spring onion and the garlic added in the start.. gave such a good aroma.. the paneer is coated very well in the sauce.. that in every bite.. all the ingredients can be tasted..