Name: Chana Paneer Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 200 g (cubed) Paneer; to taste Salt; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Whole Cumin Seeds; 2-3 pods Green Cardamom; 3-4 Cloves; 1 inch piece Cinnamon Stick; 1 Bay Leaf; 1-2 Dried Red Chili; 1 medium (chopped) Onion; 3 tbsp (from 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 green chili, 1 medium tomato) Ginger-Garlic-Green Chili-Tomato Paste; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1.5 tsp Coriander Powder; 1.5 cups Boiled Chickpeas; 1 cup Water; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh Coriander Leaves

Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe by Ranna Roshikk on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This video demonstrates how to prepare a delicious Chana Paneer Curry, a popular Indian vegetarian dish. It features tender chickpeas and soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich, aromatic gravy made with a blend of traditional Indian spices. Perfect for a hearty meal, this curry is both flavorful and satisfying.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Mustard Oil 3 tbsp
Paneer 200 g (cubed)
Salt to taste
Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Green Cardamom 2-3 pods
Cloves 3-4
Cinnamon Stick 1 inch piece
Bay Leaf 1
Dried Red Chili 1-2
Onion 1 medium (chopped)
Ginger-Garlic-Green Chili-Tomato Paste 3 tbsp (from 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 green chili, 1 medium tomato)
Kashmiri Red Chili Powder 1 tsp
Cumin Powder 1 tsp
Coriander Powder 1.5 tsp
Boiled Chickpeas 1.5 cups
Water 1 cup
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Butter 1 tbsp
Fresh Coriander Leaves 2 tbsp (chopped)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Fry Paneer

Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add the cubed paneer, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of turmeric powder. Fry until the paneer turns golden brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.

Step 2: Temper Spices

In the same oil, add whole cumin seeds, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and dried red chilies. Sauté for about until fragrant.

Step 3: Sauté Onion and Masala Paste

Add chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it turns translucent, approximately . Then, add the ginger-garlic-green chili-tomato paste and mix well.

Step 4: Add Dry Spices

Add salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder to the pan. Mix all the spices thoroughly with the onion and paste. Cook the masala on medium heat for , stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

Step 5: Cook Chickpeas

Add the boiled chickpeas to the cooked masala. Mix well to coat the chickpeas with the spices. Pour in about 1 cup of water, stir, and then cover the pan. Let it simmer for to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6: Add Paneer and Finish

Uncover the pan and add the fried paneer cubes. Stir gently. Cover again and simmer for another . Finally, sprinkle garam masala, add a dollop of butter, and garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Mix gently and serve hot.

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