Paneer Taka Tak – Indian Style
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.
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
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
⚠ Contains Allergens
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 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 , gently mixing the paneer with the masala.
Step 8: Add Cashewnut Paste and Cream
Add 2 tablespoons of cashewnut paste and sauté for , 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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