Recipes for Paneer

Ingredients

• 200g expired paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
4. Add bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Add turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add the expired paneer cubes and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, ensuring they are heated thoroughly.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice.

Ingredients

• 200g expired paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
• Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, gram flour, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika, garam masala, and salt to make a marinade.
2. Add the expired paneer cubes to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
4. Thread the marinated paneer cubes, onion chunks, and bell pepper chunks onto the soaked wooden skewers.
5. Brush the skewers with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
6. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the paneer is heated thoroughly and has grill marks.
7. Serve hot as an appetizer or with naan and mint chutney.