Skip to content
Back to your kitchen
Hing Paneer Ghassi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Hing Paneer Ghassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ooty cooking — Hing Paneer Ghassi brings a hing touch with a classic ghassi finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Paneer250 g, cubed
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

  7. 7

    Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

Cook it with your pantry → Share this page: /dish/31986