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Chef’s tip

Homemade paneer has a
fresh quality to it and a dense,
crumbly texture that works
Paneer beautifully with strong flavours.

DATING BACK TO ANCIENT INDIA, PANEER IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF
CHEESE USED IN TRADITIONAL INDIAN CUISINE

Preparation time: 10 minutes Paneer with peas:
using ready-made paneer
Cooking time: 15 minutes 1 tbsp cooking oil
Serves 4 1 large onion diced up
300g fresh peas
You will need: 1 tbsp plain yoghurt
1 tomato diced or 1 tbsp tomato purée
2 cups milk 1 tsp red chilli powder
2 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp fresh crushed garlic
1 tsp salt
Paneer stir fry: Freshly chopped coriander to garnish

1 tbsp cooking oil
1 onion sliced long and thin Paneer with corn:
1 each red, green and yellow pepper 1 tbsp cooking oil
sliced long and thin 1 onion diced
1 tsp red chilli powder 1-2 tomatoes liquidised
1 tsp fresh crushed garlic 1 tsp salt
1 tsp tomato purée 1 tsp red chilli powder Method for stir fry paneer tomato purée, chillies and the garlic. Add salt to
1 tsp salt 1 tsp fresh crushed garlic taste and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
1 tsp chaat masala (optional) 1 can sweetcorn or 1 cup of frozen corn 1 Heat 1 tbsp oil and add the onions and
Freshly chopped coriander to garnish Freshly chopped coriander to garnish peppers. Gently stir fry. 2 Add the shallow fried paneer and stir. Simmer
with ½ cup of water.
2 Add the chillies, garlic and the tomato purée.
Method for paneer 3 Add salt to taste and cook for 2-3 minutes. 3 Serve garnished with chopped coriander.

1 To make the paneer, boil the milk and add the vinegar while the milk is boiling. This will curdle the milk. Once the veggies are crisp add the fried paneer
cubes and continue to stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Method for paneer with corn
2 Place the curdled milk onto the muslin cloth to drain off the water. 1 Heat 1 tbsp oil and braise the onion. Add the
4 Add chopped coriander to garnish and some liquidised tomatoes, salt, chillies, garlic and cook
3 Hang this cloth over the sink for a few hours to make sure the water is completely drained. chaat masala (optional). This can be served as a for 5 minutes.
starter or with a main meal.
4 Place a heavy item like a big book on the cloth to flatten and harden the paneer. 2 Add the corn and stir. Finally add the fried
Method for paneer with peas paneer and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes.
5 To make the fried paneer cut the paneer into cubes and shallow fry until slightly brown in colour.
Alternatively if using ready-made paneer, cut into cubes and soak in hot water for 1-2 minutes. 1 Heat 1 tbsp oil and braise the onion. Add 3 Garnish with chopped coriander and serve as a
Drain and shallow fry until golden brown. the peas and let them cook. Add the yoghurt, starter or with a main meal.

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