Paneer roast is a tasty and popular Indian dish made with soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) roasted in spices. The paneer is usually marinated in curd with masalas like chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and ginger-garlic paste, then roasted in oil or ghee until golden and slightly crispy. It has a rich, spicy flavour and is perfect as a starter, side dish, or even with chapati, naan or rice. Some people add onions, curry leaves and green chilies to make it more flavourful.
Paneer has a long history in India. Though some say it came from Persian or Central Asian cooking, it is believed that Indians were using curdled milk even in the Indus Valley period. The word paneer may have Persian roots, but the cheese itself became common in Indian kitchens over time, especially in North India. It is a favourite in vegetarian households and is often used in temple food as it is considered pure or sattvic in nature.
Today, paneer roast is enjoyed in many ways across India. In the South, people use coconut oil, curry leaves and black pepper for extra flavour. In Punjab, they add more butter and cream. New styles like air-fried paneer or paneer wraps are also becoming popular. But at its heart, paneer roast remains a simple, spicy, and satisfying dish that shows the beauty of Indian home cooking.
Paneer Roast
Ingredients
Instructions
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Simple Paneer curry for breakfast. Best curry for Appam/ Chapathi. So let’s start
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First of all we will put Paneer cubes in hot water for 15 minutes.
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In apan heat a teaspoon Oil, Add Ginger – Garlic paste and saute for one minutes.
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Add Onion slices, Green chillies, Tomato and salt. Saute it till the Onion become translucent
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Now we will add all Masala powder. Chilly powder, Garam masala, Coriander powder, and Turmeric powder
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Mix everything well.
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Now you can add Paneer with the masala and mix well.
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Finally we will add Coconut milk and cook for some more minutes
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Our simple Paneer curry is ready
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Serve hot with Appam/ Palappam or Chapathi