Grilled Paneer Hearts with Fruity Sauce: A Sweet & Spicy Delight
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About Grilled Paneer Hearts with Fruity Sauce: A Sweet & Spicy Delight
Indulge in these delightful grilled paneer hearts, marinated in a vibrant blend of spices for a smoky char and creamy texture. The heart shapes add a touch of whimsy, perfect for a special occasion or a fun weeknight meal.This recipe balances the savory paneer with a refreshing fruity sauce, creating a unique sweet and spicy flavor profile. It's incredibly versatile, ideal for breakfast, brunch, a light lunch, or even a sophisticated appetizer.Prepare to be amazed by the simple elegance of this dish! The combination of textures and tastes is sure to impress your family and friends.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Paneer Marinade
- 200 gm Cottage Cheese cut into heart shapes, indian cottage cheese
- 2 Chili adjust to taste, dried, red
- 1 tsp Coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 5 Peppercorn black
- 1.5 cm Cinnamon stick
- 2 Clove
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg ground
- 3 tbsp Oil vegetable or canola
- 1 tbsp Grape Puree
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
For Grilling and Serving
- 2 tbsp Oil for grilling
- 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala to taste
- 1/2 cup Fruit Sauce cranberry sauce, etc., your choice - mango chutney
- Optional Salad for garnish, fresh
Instructions
Prepare the Spice Blend
- Dry roast the red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, and nutmeg in a dry pan until fragrant. Grind to a coarse powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Marinate the Paneer
- In a bowl, combine the spice powder, oil, grape puree, garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well. Add the paneer hearts and marinate for at least 15 minutes (longer is better).
Grill the Paneer
- Preheat your grill or grill pan. Lightly brush the paneer hearts with oil. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly charred. Be careful not to burn them.
Serve
- Serve the grilled paneer hearts immediately with your favorite fruit sauce and a fresh salad, if desired. Sprinkle with chaat masala before serving.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For perfectly heart-shaped paneer, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- If you don't have grape puree, you can substitute with another fruit puree like mango or apple.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to your desired level of spiciness.
- For a smoky flavor, you can grill the paneer over charcoal instead of a grill pan.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.2gSodium: 855mgSugar: 2g
Suman Prakash
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Yum! This recipe is a must-try.
Looks incredible! Thanks for the details.
This looks incredible! Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful! Can’t wait to make it.