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    Home » No onion No Garlic Recipes

    Vrat Wale Paneer Curry | Simple No onion No Garlic Paneer Recipe

    Published: Oct 5, 2021 · Modified: Feb 2, 2023 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Vrat wale paneer curry or paneer masala is super easy to make yet delicious paneer recipe prepared using a handful of essential ingredients from your kitchen.

    vrat wale paneer curry, no onion no garlic paneer masala, fasting, upvas paneer #vegetarian #paneer

    This paneer masala or paneer sabzi (sabji) recipe is especially for all my readers who keep Navratri vrat, fasting, and upvas. Also, an excellent recipe to try for dinner on a daily basis for all my sattvic (satvik) food lovers and Jain friends.

    For all those who are looking for some more no-onion, no-garlic vrat recipes, check out some of these below:

    • FASTING VRAT RECIPES
    • NAVRATRI RECIPES
    • SABUDANA RECIPES FOR FAST

    vrat wale paneer curry, no onion no garlic paneer masala, fasting, upvas paneer #vegetarian #paneer

    I am a garlic lover, but I have realized that skipping garlic from recipes during important occasions and festivals can still make your dish delicious. For example, when trying the recipe below, you will not miss paneer butter masala at all. Trust me.

    And don't get surprised with the ingredient list. I have not added anything else than the one given below. It is really simple, but the outcome is excellent. Just follow the recipe or video here.

    how to make jain style paneer curry. paneer sabzi (sabji) for naan, roti, chapati, steamed rice

    I am a South Indian from the coastal Karnataka region, and rice is something we offer to Goddess Lakshmi in the form of naivedyam. I have therefore paired the recipe below along with a no-onion no-garlic GHEE RICE. If rice is restricted in your community during vrat days, then serve it with farali roti or chapati.

    Else you can also serve it with NAAN, ROTI, CHAPATI, or other rice items such as steamed rice, JEERA RICE or GHEE RICE.

    how to make jain style paneer curry. paneer sabzi (sabji) for naan, roti, chapati, steamed rice

    Ingredients

    For ground masala

    8 to 10 Cashews, broken
    1 tablespoon Ginger
    2 to 3 Green chilies (adjust to taste)
    3 Red chilies (for color)
    3 Tomatoes, medium-sized, chopped

    For the Paneer Curry

    2 tablespoon Oil
    1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
    200 grams Paneer
    2 tablespoon Coriander leaves or cilantro chopped
    Salt, to taste

    How to make vrat wale paneer curry (no onion no garlic paneer masala)

    Prepare the masala

    Add cashews, ginger, green chilies, red chilies, tomato, and grind it to a smooth paste in a blender or mixer.

    easy paneer side dishes for lunch, dinner, vegetarian indian paneer butter masala #indianrecipes

    Making of Paneer Masala

    In a pan on medium heat, add oil. Once the oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds. Add the ground masala, bring it to a boil, and simmer it for 5 minutes or until oil releases. You may add little water to adjust the consistency only if required.

    To this, add paneer cubes and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

    Garnish it with coriander leaves and switch off the flame. It is super easy, right? Try this out today, and do share your comments.

    Tips:
    • I have not used butter and made it using oil. You can also make a PANEER BUTTER MASALA version by adding butter instead of oil.
    • For onion garlic version of PANEER BUTTER MASALA check here.
    • You can also use store-bought tomato puree or paste if needed.
    • The cashews that I have added were sufficient to make my dish rich and creamy. You can substitute it with heavy cream, watermelon seeds, or almonds.
    • I have used store-bought paneer today. You can even make it at home following the recipe on how to make cottage cheese or paneer at home.
    • Do not overcook the paneer once you have added it to the dish. It will only make it more rubbery and chewy.

    easy paneer side dishes for lunch, dinner, vegetarian falahari paneer #indianrecipes

    Instant Pot No-Onion No-Garlic Paneer Curry or Paneer Masala

    Prepare the ground masala as given above.

    Press the SAUTE button. Add oil. Once hot, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds. To this, add ground masala along with ½ cup of water and mix.

    Close the IP lid with the valve to the sealing position. Use manual setting or Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes and quick release.

    Press the SAUTE button, add paneer cubes, cilantro and cook for 2 more minutes, and your vrat wale paneer curry is ready.

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    Video recipe for vrat wale no onion no garlic paneer curry (paneer masala)

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    vrat wale paneer curry, no onion no garlic paneer masala, sabzi, navratri fasting, upvas, vrat khana

    Vrat Wale Paneer Curry | No Onion No Garlic Paneer Masala (Sabzi)

    Kushi
    Vrat wale paneer curry or paneer masala is super easy to make yet delicious paneer recipe prepared using a handful of essential ingredients from your kitchen.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Indian, north indian, South Indian
    Servings 6
    Calories 164 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Pan or Pot

    Ingredients
      

    FOR GROUND MASALA

    • 8 to 10 Cashews, broken
    • 1 tablespoon  Ginger
    • 2 to 3 Green chilies (adjust to taste)
    • 3 Red chilies (for color)
    • 3 Tomatoes, medium-sized, chopped

    FOR THE PANEER CURRY

    • 2 tablespoon  Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds or Jeera
    • 200 grams  Paneer
    • 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves or cilantro chopped
    • Salt, to taste

    Instructions
     

    PREPARE THE MASALA

    • Add cashews, ginger, green chilies, red chilies, tomato, and grind it to a smooth paste in a blender or mixer. Check the video for consistency. I have not added any water.
      8 to 10 Cashews, broken, 1 tablespoon  Ginger, 2 to 3 Green chilies (adjust to taste), 3 Red chilies (for color), 3 Tomatoes, medium-sized, chopped

    MAKING OF PANEER MASALA

    • In a pan on medium heat, add oil. Once the oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds. Add the ground masala, bring it to a boil, and simmer it for 5 minutes or until oil releases. You may add little water to adjust the consistency only if required.
      2 tablespoon  Oil, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds or Jeera
    • To this, add paneer cubes, salt and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
      200 grams  Paneer, Salt, to taste
    • Garnish it with coriander leaves and switch off the flame. It is super easy, right? Try this out today, and do share your comments.
      2 tablespoon Coriander leaves or cilantro chopped

    INSTANT POT NO-ONION NO-GARLIC PANEER CURRY OR PANEER MASALA

    • Prepare the ground masala as given above.
    • Press the SAUTE button. Add oil. Once hot, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds. To this, add ground masala along with ½ cup of water and mix.
    • Close the IP lid with the valve to the sealing position. Use manual setting or Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes and quick release.
    • Press the SAUTE button, add paneer cubes, cilantro and cook for 2 more minutes, and your vrat wale paneer curry is ready.

    Video

    Notes

    • I have not used butter and made it using oil. You can also make a PANEER BUTTER MASALA version by adding butter instead of oil.
    • For onion garlic version of PANEER BUTTER MASALA check here.
    • You can also use store-bought tomato puree or paste if needed.
    • The cashews that I have added were sufficient to make my dish rich and creamy. You can substitute it with heavy cream, watermelon seeds, or almonds.
    • I have used store-bought paneer today. You can even make it at home following the recipe on how to make cottage cheese or paneer at home.
    • Do not overcook the paneer once you have added it to the dish. It will only make it more rubbery and chewy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 1mg
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    Vrat wale paneer curry or paneer masala is super easy to make yet delicious paneer recipe prepared using a handful of essential ingredients from your kitchen. #paneer #vrat #navratri #fasting #upvas

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    Comments

    1. briannemanz

      October 07, 2021 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      Curry looks delicious! I can`t wait to try this. This reminds me of my travels. I have tried paneer curry but I would love it to make my own

      Reply
    2. Heatherkleinwolf

      October 08, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely incredible. Can't wait to try this curry myself.

      Reply
    3. Linda

      October 09, 2021 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      Wow so yummy curry recipes , Thanks for sharing with us.

      Reply
    4. Tara

      September 05, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      Such a wonderful and delicious use for paneer! I love the flavor packed into the ground masala. Yum!

      Reply
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