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Methi paneer (fenugreek flavoured paneer curry)

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
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Calories: 278
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Shallow cooking pot

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in your cooking pot and add the whole spices
    "methi paneer fenugreek flavoured paneer curry - www.kitchenmai.com"
  2. When fragrant, add in the onion and ginger garlic pastes. Fry until their raw smell goes away and it is well cooked
    "methi paneer fenugreek flavoured paneer curry - www.kitchenmai.com"
  3. Add all the spice powders (except the kasuri methi and garam masala) along with ¼ cup water and cook
    "methi paneer fenugreek flavoured paneer curry - www.kitchenmai.com"
  4. Once the oil separates from this masala paste, mix in the tomato paste and the yoghurt, over low flame. Cook for couple minutes
    "methi paneer fenugreek flavoured paneer curry - www.kitchenmai.com"
  5. Add ¼ cup water, salt and the kasuri methi and cook the curry for 5-7 minutes
    "methi paneer fenugreek flavoured paneer curry - www.kitchenmai.com"
  6. Now add the paneer and mix in gently, without breaking them. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more
    "methi paneer fenugreek flavoured paneer curry - www.kitchenmai.com"
  7. When done turn the flame off, stir in the cream (if using) and garam masala. Keep covered for 5 minutes before serving
    "methi paneer fenugreek flavoured paneer curry - www.kitchenmai.com"
  8. Serve your delicious methi paneer or fenugreek flavoured paneer curry with Indian breads or rice of your choice. Enjoy!
    "methi paneer fenugreek flavoured paneer curry - www.kitchenmai.com"

Notes

  • If you find the taste of the kasuri methi bitter, increase the amount of yoghurt in the curry
  • In case using fresh fenugreek leaves, wash them well and chop them. Keep them soaked in salted water for 15 minutes, drain and add in step 3
  • For fresh methi, use about 2 cups for this recipe
  • You can also cook the entire curry in butter, if you wish
  • If you are using paneer from your fridge (instead of fresh) then soak it in warm water for about 15 minutes before cooking with it. This will soften them
  • You could add water to the curry as per your choice of the curry's consistency. The curry will thicken once it cools
  • 1 cup = 250 millilitres 
  • tbsp - tablespoon
  • tsp - teaspoon
  • g - grams