Name: Paneer Taka Tak – Indian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 tbs Oil; 1 tbs Cumin seed (jeera); 2 medium size Onion; 2 tbs Garlic - green chilli paste; 2 medium size Tomato; 1/2 tbs Turmeric powder; 2 tbs Coriander powder; 1 tbs Red chilli powder; 2 tbs Pav bhaji masala; as per taste Salt; 1 medium size Capsicum; 500 gm Cottage cheese (cut into cubes); 2 tbs Cashewnut paste; 2 tbs Fresh cream; 1 big size Lemon juice

Recipe Summary

Paneer Taka Tak is a flavorful Indian dish featuring succulent cottage cheese cubes cooked in a rich, spicy gravy with onions, tomatoes, and capsicum. It's a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Oil 4 tbs
Cumin seed (jeera) 1 tbs
Onion 2 medium size
Garlic - green chilli paste 2 tbs
Tomato 2 medium size
Turmeric powder 1/2 tbs
Coriander powder 2 tbs
Red chilli powder 1 tbs
Pav bhaji masala 2 tbs
Salt as per taste
Capsicum 1 medium size
Cottage cheese (cut into cubes) 500 gm
Cashewnut paste 2 tbs
Fresh cream 2 tbs
Lemon juice 1 big size

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Heat Oil and Add Cumin Seeds

Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds (jeera) and let them splutter.

Step 2: Sauté Onions

Add 2 medium-sized chopped onions to the pan and sauté them until they become translucent, stirring continuously.

Step 3: Add Garlic-Green Chilli Paste

Add 2 tablespoons of garlic-green chilli paste to the sautéed onions. Continue to sauté for 4-5 minutes until the raw smell of garlic and chilli disappears and the mixture turns light golden brown.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Spices

Add 2 medium-sized chopped tomatoes to the pan. Then, add 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons of coriander powder, 1 tablespoon of red chilli powder, 2 tablespoons of pav bhaji masala, and salt as per taste. Mix well.

Step 5: Cook Masala until Oil Separates

Sauté the mixture until the oil separates from the masala, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if needed to prevent burning.

Step 6: Add Capsicum

Add 1 medium-sized chopped capsicum to the pan. Mix well and sauté for a few minutes until the capsicum is slightly tender but still crunchy.

Step 7: Add Paneer

Add 500 grams of cottage cheese (paneer), cut into cubes, to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes, gently mixing the paneer with the masala.

Step 8: Add Cashewnut Paste and Cream

Add 2 tablespoons of cashewnut paste and sauté for 2 minutes, ensuring the paste is well incorporated. Then, add 2 tablespoons of fresh cream. Immediately turn off the flame after adding the cream and mix gently. Do not overcook after adding cream.

Step 9: Finish with Lemon Juice and Serve

Add the juice of 1 big lemon and mix well. Serve the Paneer Taka Tak hot.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Heat Oil and Add Cumin Seeds

Step 2: Sauté Onions

Step 3: Add Garlic-Green Chilli Paste

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Spices

Step 5: Cook Masala until Oil Separates

Step 6: Add Capsicum

Step 7: Add Paneer

Step 8: Add Cashewnut Paste and Cream

Step 9: Finish with Lemon Juice and Serve

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