Spicy Paneer Tacos

Paneer Tacos is a simple lunch recipe. Tacos are usually made with big chunks of meat and a thick sauce, But for all those vegetarians out there I wanted to

Spicy Paneer Tacos
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Paneer Tacos is a simple lunch recipe. Tacos are usually made with big chunks of meat and a thick sauce, But for all those vegetarians out there I wanted to make a Vegetarian Cottage cheese version with an Indian twist! So I want to stuff this taco with some spicy paneer curry with some sweet pineapple pieces. So try these paneer tacos and share your comments!

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Paneer Tacos

Furthermore, Paneer is one of the best meat substitutes for the vegetarians. Although the animal products like meat or eggs are rich in protein, they also come with saturated fat and cholesterol. But paneer is a good substitute because it only contains a good amount of protein. So try to add paneer to your diet as much as possible. Another important thing is that the vegetables must be crunchy. So don’t overcook it.

Paneer Tacos 2017-07-24 07:00:09

Serves 3    Paneer Tacos is a simple lunch recipe. Tacos are usually made with big chunks of meat and a thick sauce, But for all those vegetarians out there I wanted to make a Vegetarian Cottage cheese version with an Indian twist! For a change, I want to stuff this taco with some spicy paneer curry with some sweet pineapple pieces. So try this dish and share your comments!                             Print        Prep Time   00:10        Cook Time   00:20        Total Time   00:30

Prep Time   00:10        Cook Time   00:20        Total Time   00:30                      Ingredients

  1. 200 g paneer cubes (I used amul paneer)/cottage cheese
  2. one medium-sized onion, finely chopped
  3. 2 small-sized tomatoes
  4. 1 cup mixed capsicum, cubed
  5. 1&1/2 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  6. 3/4 tsp red chili powder
  7. 1 tsp coriander powder
  8. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  9. 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  10. 1 tsp crushed fenugreek leaves (dry)
  11. 1/2 tsp salt          To temper
  12. 2 tbsp oil (I used olive oil)
  13. 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds or 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  14. 3 flour tortillas          For garnishing
  15. 1/2 cup canned pineapple pieces
  16. 1 tbsp of coriander leaves, chopped          Instructions
  17. Immerse the paneer cubes in hot water until you cook it.
  18. Then place the tomatoes in a blender, blend until a smooth puree or paste and keep it aside.
  19. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan with oil over medium heat.
  20. When the oil heats, fry coriander or cumin seeds until spluttering.
  21. Then add finely chopped onions, saute until it turns transparent.
  22. Also add ginger and garlic paste and saute well until the raw smell goes.
  23. Then pour the tomato puree and stir well, Close the lid and cook for 2 mins. or until the gravy becomes slightly thick.
  24. Furthermore, add all the powders and salt and stir well continuously, until the gravy becomes thick or the oil from the gravy oozes out, add capsicum cubes and stir well for 1 minute.(The vegetables must be crunchy. So don't overcook it)
  25. Then add paneer cubes (drain all the water and squeeze the paneer cubes slightly) and saute well. Also add 3 tbsp of water to the gravy and stir continuously and cook until the paneer cubes are cooked.
  26. Then add fenugreek leaves and saute for one more minute.
  27. When the gravy becomes thick, switch off the heat and let it cool for few mins.          How to cook and arrange tacos
  28. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, place the tortilla and toast until charred.
  29. Then place the paneer veg gravy in the tortillas and top it with pineapple pieces and coriander leaves.Serve it immediately.         By Santhi Therese    The Indian Claypot https://theindianclaypot.com/

Spicy Paneer Tacos

Serves 1
Prep Time: 00:10
Cook Time: 00:20
Total Time: 00:30

Ingredients

  • 200 g paneer cubes
  • one medium-sized onion
  • 2 small-sized tomatoes
  • 1 cup cubed mixed capsicum
  • 1&1/2 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  • 3/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp (dry) crushed fenugreek leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp (I used olive oil) oil
  • 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup canned pineapple pieces
  • 1 tbsp, chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Immerse the paneer cubes in hot water until you cook it.
  • Then place the tomatoes in a blender, blend until a smooth puree or paste and keep it aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan with oil over medium heat.
  • When the oil heats, fry coriander or cumin seeds until spluttering.
  • Then add finely chopped onions, saute until it turns transparent.
  • Also add ginger and garlic paste and saute well until the raw smell goes.
  • Then pour the tomato puree and stir well, Close the lid and cook for 2 mins. or until the gravy becomes slightly thick.
  • Furthermore, add all the powders and salt and stir well continuously, until the gravy becomes thick or the oil from the gravy oozes out, add capsicum cubes and stir well for 1 minute.(The vegetables must be crunchy. So don't overcook it)
  • Then add paneer cubes (drain all the water and squeeze the paneer cubes slightly) and saute well. Also add 3 tbsp of water to the gravy and stir continuously and cook until the paneer cubes are cooked.
  • Then add fenugreek leaves and saute for one more minute.
  • When the gravy becomes thick, switch off the heat and let it cool for few mins.
  • Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, place the tortilla and toast until charred.
  • Then place the paneer veg gravy in the tortillas and top it with pineapple pieces and coriander leaves.Serve it immediately.

By Santhi Therese
The Indian Claypot

You may also like my other Paneer recipes posts and recipes like Pan Fried Paneer Tikka, Paneer Manchurian Recipe, Paneer Tikka, Spinach Cottage Cheese Curry/Palak Paneer, Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe, Kadai Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala, Soya Chunks Paneer Korma, Paneer Manchurian Dry, Paneer 65, Paneer Bhurji, Paneer Lababdar /Cottage Cheese gravy, Stuffed Palak Paneer Paratha, Shahi Paneer (Cottage Cheese gravy) .


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