Name: Methi paneer (fenugreek flavoured paneer curry)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 250 g paneer (cut in 1 inch cubes); ¼ cup yoghurt (whisked); 2 tbsp fresh cream (optional); 1 large onion (ground to a smooth paste); 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 2 tbsp tomato paste (or pure´); 1 tsp turmeric powder; ½ tsp red chilli powder; ½ tsp cumin powder; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 3 tbsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves); 1 small stick cinnamon; 1 dried red chili; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 tbsp oil; salt (to taste)

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A mildly spicy, deliciously fragrant paneer curry that will come together in less than 30 minutes. This makes for a great side dish with Indian flatbreads and pulaos

There are so many different ways of making a paneer curry and yet they don’t seem enough. Even though both, my husband and I, love our meats and fishes, we love our vegetables and paneer, as well. And a few days back, we had a sudden craving for methi paneer. This is basically, paneer cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves. But when the craving struck, I did not have these fragrant leaves on me. Therefore, to satiate our craving I made the methi paneer or fenugreek flavoured paneer curry, using kasuri methi. So, instead of using fresh methi leaves here, I have used it’s dried version, the kasuri methi. I only get fresh fenugreek here in Indian stores, where we make bi-weekly trips to. Hence, for those times that I crave for this particular curry, the dried herbs come handy.

Moreover the best part about kasuri methi is even a pinch of it adds tons of flavours. For example, for this particular recipe, when using fresh leaves you would need about two cups of it. However, when using the dried herb, just about three tablespoons will do the magic. Additionally, since kasuri methi is a pantry ingredient, it is always available at hand and stays good for long. My recipe here is inspired by my Instagram friend Meenu. You could check her version of the methi paneer here.

Easy methi paneer

This methi paneer (fenugreek flavoured paneer curry) is a quick and easy recipe. And it will come together in under 30 minutes, as well. So, you could easily make this one for your weeknight dinners. To make my paneer even more yummy, I have also added some fresh cream in my curry. However, this is an optional ingredient and if you’d like to leave it out, you absolutely can. I have also added some yoghurt to the curry, so that will also add to it’s creaminess. Now, because this is a methi paneer, there isn’t really a substitute for it – fresh or dried. Nonetheless, if getting hold of either isn’t easy for you, you could go ahead and still make the curry. It would still taste great as a regular paneer side dish.

Besides the fenugreek, all other ingredients are your regular Indian kitchen essentials. In fact, even kasuri methi is a pantry essential for me. This aromatic ingredient is extremely versatile. And like I said, it’s extremely handy when I don’t have access to fresh methi leaves. Personally too, both me and the husband, love it’s earthy fragrance. We use kasuri methi to flavour our dals, meat curries, tandoori recipes etc. So, if you don’t have it and get a chance to lay your hands on it in the future, I’d say grab it! 🙂

Serving suggestions

You could serve this lip smacking methi paneer with Indian breads like naan, tandoori rotis etc and even pulaos. I, especially, love mopping this curry up with some garlic naan and onion rings on the side. This makes are a great option to serve when entertaining guests for dinner too. A differently flavoured and delicious, this one is sure to win you accolades.

If you happen to make this paneer recipe, I’d love to hear back from you. You could share your food pictures with me on Instagram and/or also drop a line with your feedback below.

Eat hearty!