Paneer recipes from Local Dairy

Spinach & Paneer

8 oz thawed chopped frozen spinach

2 Tbsp oil

8 oz fresh Paneer, cubed

2 onions, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

1/2 tsp each paprika and garam masala

salt to taste

Sautee spinach in oil.  Add ginger and sautee.  Set aside.  Sautee onions and tomatoes, then add spinach.  Add spices and paneer.  Add 3/4 cup water, bring to boil and cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes.

Shahi Paneer

2 medium chopped onions

2 chopped tomatoes

1 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger

2 Tbsp tomato paste

3 Tbsp oil

1/2 tsp each garam masala and paprika

1 Tbsp each ground coriander and cumin

1 tsp tumeric

12 oz cubed paneer

1 cup yogurt or cream

On medium heat, heat oil and add onions.  Sautee until golden, then add tomatoes,.  Sautee 5 minutes and add ginger and sautee another 5 minutes.  Add spices and cubed paneer and sautee 5 minutes.  Add 1/2 cup water, bring to a boil and add yogurt or cream.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

BBQed Paneer

12 oz Asli Paneer, cubed into 1 inch peices

1 medium onion

1 tomato

1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

1/2 tsp paprika

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup yogurt

In a blender or food processor, add onion, tomato and ginger and puree until smooth.  Add spiced and yogurt and combine.  In a bowl, combine mixture with paneer and allow to marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours.  Skewer paneer and bbq for about 5 minutes, or until heated through.

You can also add fresh pepper and onions to the skewers.