🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ernakulam Goan Paneer

Name: Ernakulam Goan Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 g, cubed Paneer; 2 medium, finely chopped Onion; 2 medium, chopped Tomato; 4 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 tbsp, grated Ginger; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 4 Dried Red Chilies; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

Goan paneer curry in a tangy Goan red chili and vinegar masala: paneer cooked in an onion-tomato masala with ginger, garlic and warm spices. A practical Indian recipe ready in about 38 minutes.

Prep 15 min Cook 23 min Serves 5 Easy

Ingredients

Paneer250 g, cubed
Onion2 medium, finely chopped
Tomato2 medium, chopped
Garlic4 cloves, minced
Ginger1 tbsp, grated
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Dried Red Chilies4
Vinegar1 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon1/2, juiced

Instructions

1
Prepare the paneer and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.
2
Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
3
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the vinegar-chili paste.
4
Add the paneer and a splash of water and simmer 5 minutes so it soaks up the masala.
5
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Bhunao patiently: fry the masala until the oil separates before adding the main ingredient.

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🇮🇳 Indian

Ernakulam Goan Paneer

Time: 38 min
Serves: 5
Level: Easy
Prep / cook: 15 / 23 min

Ingredients

🧀 Paneer250 g, cubed
🧅 Onion2 medium, finely chopped
🍅 Tomato2 medium, chopped
🧄 Garlic4 cloves, minced
🫙 Ginger1 tbsp, grated
🌶️ Cumin Seeds1 tsp
🌶️ Coriander Powder1 tsp
🌶️ Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
🫙 Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
🌶️ Dried Red Chilies4
🫙 Vinegar1 tbsp
🌶️ Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional

🌿 Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
🍋 Lemon1/2, juiced

Steps

Prepare the paneer and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.
Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the vinegar-chili paste.
Add the paneer and a splash of water and simmer 5 minutes so it soaks up the masala.
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.