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Quick paneer gravy recipe

A super simple curry made with marinated panner cubes simmered in a tomato- onion puree based gravy.

Course Indian Side
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Paneer , Gravy, Indian Paneer Gravy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination time [minimum] 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Author PJ

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Paneer,cubed
  • 1 teaspoon tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Brown sugar
  • 3 numbers Tomato
  • 4 numbers Onion,medium sized
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • A handful Chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Take the paneer cubes in a bowl and add tomato sauce, soy sauce,minced giner and garlic and a bit of brown sugar.

  2. Microwave tomato and onion with a little water till soft. Drain and puree without adding water.Keep aside.

  3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds . When it splutters, add the ground paste and a little water. Bring it to boil. Add coriander powder.

  4. Add salt, chili powder and the marinated paneer cubes. Once it thickens a bit,add coriander leaves and remove from heat.

  5. Serve with Roti / Chapathi

Recipe Notes

  • You can use the regular paneer as such without marinating it.
  • The paneer cubes can be mixed with the marinade and refrigerated for a day or two and can be used as needed. 
  • Adding brown sugar to the marinade is optional. I added a large pinch.