Paneer and Tomato in Green Gravy
by Tarla Dalal
So tempting to look at, this Paneer and Tomato in Green Gravy is sure to make you drool, and so tasty it is, you will want a second helping too! Paneer and tomato cubes are drowned in a luscious green gravy with the snazzy flavours of coriander, onions and curds. The creamy gravy is ideal for paneer and tomatoes as it coats them well and perks up their flavours beautifully.
Paneer and curds used in this recipe give you vitamin B2 along with protein and calcium while the tomatoes lend folic acid for the development of your baby’s brain. So, enjoy this delightful dish hot and fresh, with your favourite roti or pulao .
Paneer and Tomato in Green Gravy recipe - How to make Paneer and Tomato in Green Gravy
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1 cup deseeded tomato cubes
1/2 cup curds (dahi)
2 tsp oil
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into A Smooth Green Paste (using 1/4 Cup Of Water)
1 cup roughly chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 cup roughly chopped onions
1 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
1 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- Method
- Combine the curds and ¼ cup of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the prepared green paste and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the curd-water mixture, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes , while stirring occasionally.
- Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 143 cal |
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 10.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 699 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 14.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 211.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg |
| Phosphorus | 121.9 mg |
| Sodium | 12.6 mg |
| Potassium | 92.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Loved it..!
It is a very tasty recipe with a unique combination of paneer and tomatoes. It tastes so excellent and is a low
Eye appealing recipe.... The green paste of this recipes is so tasty that any vegetable or paneer will pair well with it...Finally just spiced up with garam masala, this quick recipe is a diners delight!