Vrat Wale Paneer Curry | No Onion No Garlic Paneer Masala (Sabzi)
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.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian, north indian, South Indian
Servings: 6
Calories: 164kcal
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
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.
- 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.
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg