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Puri Festival Paneer Lasooni
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Puri Festival Paneer Lasooni

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Puri cooking — Puri Festival Paneer Lasooni brings a lasooni touch with a classic pongal finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Paneer250 g, cubed
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Garlic10 cloves
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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