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Paneer Coconut Curry

This Paneer Coconut Curry is made of coconut milk, it is refreshing, light and delicious.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British, Indian, South Indian
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Paneer Coconut Curry, Persimmon Coconut Pudding
Servings: 4
Author: Gayatri Singh

Ingredients

  • 250 g paneer (cottage cheese) half cut and half crushed
  • 1 nos onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 medium tomatoes small diced
  • 1 nos or to taste chilli chopped
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper powder
  • 1/2 tbsp coriander powder
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • black peppercorns and cardamom 2 each
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 2 tsp mustard oil you can use coconut oil too
  • coriander for garnishing
  • 1 tbsp coriander stalks finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepan, add in the cardamom, black peppercorns and onion. Add a pinch of salt and saute for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic, ginger paste, green chillies, coriander stalks and all the spice powders with 1 tsp of water. Mix well and saute for another 2 minutes, then add in the tomatoes.  Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  • When the tomatoes are cooked, add in the paneer.
  • Add coconut milk, green peas and water, adjust salt. 
  • Mix it well, cover and cook for 5 minutes. 
  • Garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti and rice.