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paneer capsicum stir fry recipe | stir fried capsicum and paneer | Indian style paneer stir fry | paneer bell pepper stir fry |



paneer capsicum stir fry is quick fix fare which needs no accompaniment. Learn how to make Indian style paneer stir fry.

Stir fried capsicum and paneer, a great combination of paneer and capsicum stir fried with other vegetables and Indian herbs to give that special taste.

A perfect combination of veggies like crunchy capsicum and juicy tomatoes with succulent paneer makes Indian style paneer stir fry. The colourful blend of this trio is worth serving as a daily fare and for parties as well.

To make paneer capsicum stir fry, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic paste and sauté on a slow flame for a few seconds. Add the capsicum, chilli paste and coriander seeds and sauté on a slow flame for 1 minute. Add the green chillies and ginger and sauté again for a few seconds. Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the kasuri methi and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Finally, add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

The use of coriander seeds, garlic paste, ginger and fenugreek leaves lends a truly Indian touch to this paneer bell pepper stir fry. Enjoy this satiating stir fry hot with a bowl of healthy soup like Vegetable and Basil Soup to square up a healthy dinner.

This stir fried capsicum and paneer is a magic potion for your bones. Brimming with protein, phosphorus and calcium, it aids in bone strengthening. The protein will also nourish the cells of the body. Capsicum, on the other hand, is a good source of Vitamin C . Paired with lycopene from tomatoes, the two antioxidants together help to reduce inflammation in the body and protect the heart.

Tips for paneer capsicum stir fry. 1. Use fresh and soft paneer and not dry paneer for this recipe. Dry paneer will break while cooking. 2. Use a broad non stick pan to make this stir fry. It is best to saute veggies. 3. Roast the capsicum for not more than a minute, else it will lose its crunch.

Enjoy with recipe below.

Paneer Capsicum Stir-fry

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Paneer Capsicum Stir-fry recipe - How to make Paneer Capsicum Stir-fry

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     3Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients


For Paneer Capsicum Stir-fry
2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/2 cup capsicum , cut into thin strips
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp chilli paste
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds , coarsely crushed
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
For paneer capsicum stir-fry
    For paneer capsicum stir-fry
  1. To make paneer capsicum stir-fry, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic paste and sauté on a slow flame for a few seconds.
  2. Add the capsicum, chilli paste and coriander seeds and sauté on a slow flame for 1 minute.
  3. Add the green chillies and ginger and sauté again for a few seconds.
  4. Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the kasuri methi and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  6. Finally, add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  7. Serve the paneer capsicum stir-fry hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy339 cal
Protein13.5 g
Carbohydrates10 g
Fiber1.1 g
Fat27.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium5.7 mg
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like paneer capsicum stir fry
    like paneer capsicum stir fry
  1. like paneer capsicum stir fry recipe | stir fried capsicum and paneer | healthy Indian style paneer stir fry | paneer bell pepper stir fry | then see our collection of Indian stir fry recipes and some recipes we love below.  

what is paneer capsicum stir fry recipe made off?
    what is paneer capsicum stir fry recipe made off?
  1. what is paneer capsicum stir fry recipe made off? stir fried capsicum and paneer  is made from 2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, 1/2 cup capsicum , cut into thin strips, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 1/2 tsp chilli paste, 1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds , coarsely crushed, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
    3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) and salt to taste. See image of list of ingredients of paneer capsicum stir fry below.

making chilli garlic paste
    making chilli garlic paste
  1. Make chilli garlic paste before starting this recipe. We keep it frozen for upto 3 months and use it in sabzis. See detailed step by step on making chilli garlic paste. Here is the recipe below. For the homemade chilli garlic paste recipe | how to make chilli garlic paste | red chilli garlic paste | laal mirch lehsun ki paste |  remove the stems of the Kashmiri red chillies and discard them. Ingredietns for paste : 12 whole dry kashmiri red chillies and 12 to 14 small garlic (lehsun) cloves. 
  2. Soak around 12-15 whole red chillies in enough hot water for atleast 30 minutes.
  3. Drain the chillies with the help of a strainer. 
  4. Transfer the chillies to a small mixer grinder. If you are making this Homemade Chilli Garlic Paste recipe in a larger quantity, then you should use the bigger mixer jar. But for this much, the small is perfect or else it will not blend. 
  5. Add roughly 1 tablespoon of garlic or 12-14 small cloves of peeled garlic. Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol and see complete benefits of garlic.  
     
  6. Add approx. ¼ cup of water. This is needed for the smooth blending of the homemade chilli garlic paste | how to make chilli garlic paste | red chilli garlic paste | laal mirch lehsun ki paste | 
  7. Blend in a mixer till smooth. You will get around half cup of homemade chilli garlic paste | how to make chilli garlic paste | red chilli garlic paste | laal mirch lehsun ki paste | which can be stored and kept in the freezer and used further to make Chinese Pav Bhaji and Jini Dosa. 

making paneer capsicum stir fry
    making paneer capsicum stir fry
  1. To make paneer capsicum stir-fry, heat 1 tsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
  3. Sauté on a slow flame for a few seconds.
  4. Add 1/2 cup capsicum , cut into thin strips.
  5. Add 1/2 tsp chilli garlic paste. We highly recommend you follow our easy recipe to make homemade chilli garlic paste given above first. A great paste to freeze for upto 3 months and use on the fly in your sabzis.
  6. Add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds , coarsely crushed.
  7. Sauté on a slow flame for 1 minute.
  8. Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
  9. Add 1/2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak).
  10. Sauté again for a few seconds.
  11. Add 3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes.
  12. Mix well.
  13. Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  14. Add 1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).
  15. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
  16. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  17. Add 2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes.
  18. Mix gently as we don't want the paneer to break up.
  19. Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  20. Transfer paneer capsicum stir fry | stir fried capsicum and paneer | healthy Indian style paneer stir fry | paneer bell pepper stir fry | to a serving dish and garnish with coriander.
  21. Serve the paneer capsicum stir fry | stir fried capsicum and paneer | healthy Indian style paneer stir fry | paneer bell pepper stir fry |  hot.

benefits of paneer
    benefits of paneer
    1. Is Paneer healthy for bones? Paneer is a rich source of protein and calcium both of which aid in bone metabolism. It is also rich in vitamin D and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus which are required to maintain healthy bones and teeth.
    2. Is Paneer healthy for diabetes? Paneer is low in carbohydrates and high in protein and gets digested slowly. This is the reason why it does not shoot up the blood glucose levels, and is good for people with diabetes. Paneer is low in glycemic index which is suitable for diabetes. It is a good source of protein which when combined in a meal can blunt the glucose response and prevents blood glucose from shooting up.
    3. See 5 super benefits of paneer 


tips on paneer capsicum stir fry
    tips on paneer capsicum stir fry
  1. Use fresh and soft paneer and not dry paneer for this recipe.  Dry paneer will break while cooking.
  2. Use a broad non stick pan to make this stir fry. It is best to saute veggies. 
  3. Roast the capsicum for not more than a minute, else it will lose its crunch.
  4. Mix gently as we don't want the paneer to break up.

Reviews

Paneer Capsicum Stir-fry
 on 29 Aug 20 03:20 PM
5

Nice recipe! Loved it!!
Tarla Dalal
24 Sep 20 09:02 AM
   Thank you for your kind words. Do keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us.
Paneer Capsicum Stir-fry
 on 13 Jun 18 01:10 AM
5

Very nice and easy
Tarla Dalal
13 Jun 18 09:04 AM
   Hi Manisha, We are delighted you loved the recipe. Do try the recipes and please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
Paneer Capsicum Stir-fry
 on 25 Jan 13 12:36 PM
5

Paneer and capsicum for a good healthy and tasty combo.

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