Everyday Paneer
Paneer, a versatile Indian cheese, adds a creamy and protein-rich element to this dish, creating a delightful contrast to the spices and flavors of our Everyday blend. It's super easy to make and tastes better and healthier than what you'll get at a restaurant. We hope you enjoy!
SERVINGS: 4 | PREP TIME: 10 MIN | COOK TIME: 15 MIN
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 package of paneer cubed
- 1 chopped small white onion
- 1-2 serrano chilis seeded and chopped
- 2 big tomatoes chopped
- 2tbsp minced ginger
- 2tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup water
- 1tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 5tbsp heavy cream, plain yogurt, or coconut milk
- if you're vegan
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaf
- 5 peppercorns
- 3-4tbsp Everyday Mix
DIRECTIONS:
- In a pan heat oil with 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, and 5 peppercorns
- Once the seeds begin to crackle add chopped onion and saute until onions are turning brown about 5 minutes
- Add chopped tomatoes, green chilis, ginger, garlic, salt to taste and 3 tbsp Everyday mix and stir
- Let cook on medium heat until oil starts to separate from the veggies, about 8 minutes
- Add a 1/4 cup of water (if needed) so veggies and spices don't dry out and stir
- Remove and throw away bay leaf, turn off heat
- Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth
- After blending pour back into the pan
- Add frozen peas and let cook, about 5 minutes on medium-low heat
- Add chopped paneer, 1.5 tbsp heavy cream or plain yogurt and stir
- Simmer for 5 minutes
- Add another tablespoon of Everyday Spice if you want it spicier
- Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional)