Restaurant-Style Tawa Paneer: Crispy Indian Cottage Cheese
30 minutes
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About Restaurant-Style Tawa Paneer: Crispy Indian Cottage Cheese
Experience the irresistible flavors of Restaurant-Style Tawa Paneer, a sensational Indian dish featuring pan-fried cottage cheese infused with aromatic spices. This recipe delivers perfectly crispy paneer, bursting with a delightful blend of ginger, chili, and warming garam masala.Made with readily available ingredients, this recipe is surprisingly simple to master. From the initial marinade to the satisfying sizzle in the pan, each step guides you to recreate the authentic taste of this popular Indian delight. Impress your friends and family with this restaurant-quality dish, perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.Get ready to savor the delightful crunch and aromatic spices of this incredibly easy-to-make Tawa Paneer recipe. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Paneer Marinade:
- 250 gm Cottage Cheese cut into 1-inch cubes, indian cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to your spice preference, red
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder roasted
- 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tbsp Clarified Butter
- Salt to taste
For Cooking & Serving:
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil for shallow frying
- 1 tbsp Coriander for garnish
- Optional Chutney for serving, green
- Optional Onion for serving, raw, slices
- Optional Lemon for serving, wedges
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade
- Combine ginger paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, clarified butter, and salt in a bowl. Mix well to form a smooth paste.
Marinate the Paneer
- Add the paneer cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (longer is better for deeper flavor).
Shallow Fry the Paneer
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Carefully add the marinated paneer cubes and shallow fry, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Serve Your Delicious Tawa Paneer
- Remove the cooked paneer from the pan and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with green chutney, raw onion slices, and lemon wedges, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Tawa Paneer
- For extra crispy paneer, pat the cubes dry with a paper towel before marinating and frying.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the paneer. Work in batches to ensure even browning and crisping.
- If you don't have clarified butter (ghee), you can substitute with regular butter or oil, but ghee adds a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your preference for spiciness.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 457mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 666IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 1mg
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What a delicious idea! Thanks for sharing.
This looks so appetizing! Thank you.
I’m eager to make this recipe!