Day 4- Garlic Paneer
Garlic Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) is a great appetizer for a party menu or as filling for wraps. Paneer is high in calcium and protein and easily available in supermarkets. Garlic boosts immunity, acts as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidants and promotes skin and hair growth.
Prep time : 5mins Cooking time :10mins Servings : 3
Ingredients:
300gm of paneer- cubed
6 large garlic cloves
3-4 red chillies ( seeds removed)
1tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sugar
Handful of coriander leaves – finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 small red onions
½ tsp salt
1 tablespoon of mild olive oil/rapeseed oil
½ bell peppers –sliced ( optional)
1 tsp soya sauce ( optional)
Method :
Blend together garlic, chillies, sugar, salt and vinegar with 2-3tbsp water into smooth paste.
Heat a pan with oil and add cumin seeds, onion and fry for 1-2min.
Add the above grinded paste and cook until it thickens, usually takes 2-3mins.
Now paneer cubes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Finally add soya sauce and chopped coriander leaves and cook for a minute.
Tips :
Soak the paneer in warm salted water for 5mins before cooking which makes it soft. Dry it with paper towel before cooking.
Never overcook garlic as it would taste bitter.
You can add bell peppers /celery along with onion.
It can be eaten as a snack or as roll with roti/tortilla wraps.
Recipe by Dr Viswanathan
