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Mahabaleshwar Kitchen Coconut-Grove Paneer Pongal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Mahabaleshwar Kitchen Coconut-Grove Paneer Pongal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mahabaleshwar cooking — Mahabaleshwar Kitchen Coconut-Grove Paneer Pongal brings a coconut-grove touch with a classic pongal finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Paneer250 g, cubed
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

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

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