Saas ni Paneer

Saas ni Paneer

Saas ni Paneer

Veg Contains dairy

Paneer cooked in a tangy white sauce with vinegar, ginger, and green chilies, offering a creamy and spicy taste.

Cuisines

Parsi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

200 grams paneer
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 medium tomatoes, pureed
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 cup water
salt to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the paneer into cubes and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds.
  3. 3 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well.
  7. 7 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  8. 8 Add salt, sugar, and vinegar to the sauce, stirring to combine.
  9. 9 Gently add the paneer cubes into the sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can lightly fry the paneer cubes before adding them to the sauce.