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A dish of Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy.

Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy

This Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy is a favourite East Indian recipe.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: East Indian
Keyword: Paneer and Peppers in Fragrant Gravy
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
  • teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoon finely ground almonds (this is almond flour)
  • teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 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

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
Amount Per Serving (195 9)
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 136
% Daily Value*
Fat 15.08g23%
Saturated Fat 8.849g55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.846g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.187g
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 495mg22%
Potassium 399mg11%
Carbohydrates 9.96g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3.8g4%
Protein 5.04g10%
Vitamin A 30125IU603%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 2.07mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.