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dahi paneer recipe | dahi ka paneer | dahi wala paneer ki sabji

easy dahi paneer recipe | dahi ka paneer | dahi wala paneer ki sabji
Course curry
Cuisine north indian
Keyword dahi paneer recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 243kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for marinating & roasting paneer:

  • 12 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp oil for roasting
  • ½ onion petals
  • ½ capsicum cubed

for curd based curry:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 5 cloves
  • 3 pods cardamom
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tbsp besan / gram flour
  • 2 cup curd whisked
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp garam masala

Instructions

  • firstly, in a bowl take 12 cubes of paneer. make sure to use fresh and soft paneer else the curry does not taste good.
  • add ¼ tsp turmeric and ¼ tsp chilli powder. mix gently making sure all the spices are well coated.
  • cover and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 2 bay leaf, 5 cloves, 3 pods cardamom, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 1 tsp cumin.
  • saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  • now add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
  • further keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and 2 tbsp besan.
  • roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic and besan is cooked well. make sure to roast really well, else there will be a raw flavour of besan in the curry.
  • now add 2 cup curd and stir continuously. whisk the curd really well before adding, else there are chances curd to split.
  • keep stirring continuously, until the oil releases from the mixture.
  • now add 1 cup water and ¾ tsp salt. mix well adjusting the consistency as required.
  • after marinating the paneer for 30 minutes, in a pan heat 2 tsp oil.
  • roast ½ onion and ½ capsicum until it turns crunchy.
  • further, add marinated paneer and roast for a minute.
  • transfer the roasted paneer into the curry and mix well.
  • cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
  • also, add 2 tbsp coriander and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
  • finally, enjoy dahi paneer ki sabji with roti or phulka.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 3mg