Spiced Pan-Fried Paneer

Ready in

15 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serving

2-3 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal

Spicy Level

Adjust Servings
Measurements

Cook along with Sweet'N'Spicy

Make cooking easier with recipes right on your phone. Get the Sweet'N'Spicy app for iPhone and Android.

Download on theApp StoreGet it onGoogle Play
Tap an ingredient to mark it ready0 of 5 ready
All Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. Heat Oil

    Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium flame until hot.

  2. Fry Paneer

    Add 250 grams of cubed paneer to the hot oil. Fry for , stirring occasionally with a spoon, until the paneer pieces are lightly golden brown on some sides.

  3. Add Spices

    Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of crushed black pepper over the frying paneer.

  4. Coat and Finish

    Mix well with a spoon to ensure all paneer pieces are evenly coated with the spices. Continue frying for another until the spices are fragrant and well adhered to the paneer, and the paneer is cooked through.

  5. Serve Hot

    Remove the spiced pan-fried paneer from heat and serve hot as a delicious side dish or appetizer.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
View 1 swap

  • No Paneer?

    • Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Pan-fry first for closer texture.
    • Halloumi — Saltier; reduce added salt.
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy
Was this recipe helpful?

Comments (0)

Sign in to leave a comment on this recipe.

Loading comments...