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    Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy

    Published: Nov 24, 2023 · Modified: Sep 30, 2024 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate links2 Comments

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    Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy is an East Indian side dish or vegetarian main course. Paneer is a fresh cheese that is naturally gluten free. It is often used in saucy recipes and can be found in the dairy section at the grocery store.

    A dish of Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy.

    Find paneer in the cooler with cheese at East Indian specialty stores and large grocery stores. It can be a fresh block or already cubed and even fried.

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    Ingredients

    Paneer is an acid-set, fresh cheese that is non-melting. It's easy enough to make by curdling warm milk with lemon juice or vinegar, but you can buy it, sometimes with a gluten free symbol on the package.

    • canned tomatoes
    • cilantro
    • ginger
    • garlic
    • cumin seeds
    • onion
    • ground almonds (same as almond flour)
    • ground coriander
    • paprika
    • turmeric
    • cayenne pepper
    • sour cream
    • paneer (fresh cheese found in the deli case)

    See recipe card for exact amounts.

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    A dish of Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy.

    Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy

    This is a flavourful East Indian side dish or vegetarian main course. When I'm entertaining this is always on the menu.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: East Indian
    Keyword: Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    • 1 can diced tomatoes with juices (19 oz/540 ml)
    • ½ cup chopped cilantro
    • 2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 1½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 2 tablespoon finely ground almonds (this is almond flour)
    • 4½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
    • 1½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 3 tablespoon sour cream
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 package frozen Paneer cubes, thawed* (14 oz/400 g)
    • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Puree tomatoes, cilantro, ginger and garlic in food processor or blender.
    • In a large pot heat oil on medium-high heat. Add cumin and stir until cumin darkens in colour, about 20 seconds. Add onion and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
    • Add almonds, coriander, paprika, turmeric and cayenne pepper to onion mixture. Stir until aromatic, about 10 seconds.
    • Add tomato mixture to pan and decrease heat to medium. Cook until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
    • Add sour cream and water. Stir to evenly combine.
    • Add paneer, peppers and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 30 minutes, occasionally stirring gently. Serve hot.

    Notes

    *Paneer can be bought plain as a block, cut into cubes and even cut in cubes and deep fried. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy
    Serving Size
     
    195 9
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    184
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    15.08
    g
    23
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8.849
    g
    55
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1.846
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3.187
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    7
    mg
    2
    %
    Sodium
     
    495
    mg
    22
    %
    Potassium
     
    399
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9.96
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3.8
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    5.04
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    30125
    IU
    603
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    40
    mg
    48
    %
    Calcium
     
    97
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    2.07
    mg
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. steshni

      November 25, 2023 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      THIS PANEER IS AMAZING!!!😍

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      • Cinde Little

        November 25, 2023 at 3:07 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks Steshni. I think so too!

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