A Delicious and creamy Paneer In Coconut Gravy goes well with Roti or chapatti, rice. Here Paneer is cooked in coconut paste and spices.

                                                                                 Paneer in Coconut Gravy

Preparation Time : 15min  Cooking Time : 15min
Serves: 3
Cuisine: North indian
course: side dish
Author: Resmarani

 

INGREDIENTS OF PANEER IN COCONUT GRAVY

• Paneer (cottage cheese)-500gm cut into cubes (1”)
• Coconut pieces-1cup
• Oil-2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds-2 tsp
• Peppers(crushed)- 15-20
• Red chilis dry-4-5 (according to your taste)
• Coriander powder-1 tbs
• Garam masala-1 tbs
• Sugar- ½ tbs (optional)
• Salt to taste

For Garnishing:

• Kasturi methi- 1tbs
• Fresh cream-1tbs

Preparation

Steps of Paneer in coconut gravy recipe:

1. At first make a smooth paste of coconut, 4 dry chilis with few water and keep aside.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a kadhai, add cumin seeds and dry chili .
3. When the seeds crackle, add the prepared paste and fry on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 
4. Add Coconut paste,fry for 2min or raw smell disappeared.
   

   
5. Add coriander powder and garam masala, mix well .
   
6. Add 2cups ofwater,when water boiled add paneer and salt,pepper powder, sugar mix gently .cook for 7-8min on medium flame.
   

   

    

7. Garnish with cream and kasturi methi.
   

   
   
   Paneer in coconut gravy is ready to be served with hot parathas or roti or rice.

Happy cooking!!!!!!!!

A Quick Summary:

 INGREDIENTS

• Paneer (cottage cheese)-500gm cut into cubes (1”)
• Coconut pieces-1cup
• Oil-2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds-2 tsp
• Peppers(crushed)- 15-20
• Red chilis dry-4-5 (according to your taste)
• Coriander powder-1 tbs
• Garam masala-1 tbs
• Sugar- ½ tbs (optional)
• Salt to taste

For Garnishing:

• Kasturi methi- 1tbs
• Fresh cream-1tbs

Directions:

1. At first make a smooth paste of coconut, 4 dry chilis with few water and keep aside.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a kadhai, add cumin seeds and dry chili .
3. When the seeds crackle, add the prepared paste and fry on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add Coconut paste,fry for 2min or raw smell disappeared.
5. Add coriander powder,garam masala, mix well .
6. Add 2cup water,when water boiled add paneer and salt,pepper powder, sugar mix gently .cook for 7-8min on medium flame.
7. Garnish with cream and kasturi methi.
8. Paneer in coconut gravy is ready to be served with hot parathas or roti or rice.

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Happy cooking !!!!!!!!!!!!

Health Benefits of Paneer:

1. Cottage cheese is a dense source of protein.
2. Paneer is the best sources of calcium which helps to Strengthen Bones And Teeth
3. Paneer helps to Maintain Blood Sugar Levels.
4. Rich Source Of Folate is very essential for pregnant women.(Source:NDTV food)