Methi-Malai Paneer Tikka

Cooking Time Required: 20-25 mins
Cost of Preparation: 50-60 Rupees

Ingredients: Amul Malai paneer ( 200 gm ), tomato ( 1 no, small ), fresh methi(fenugreek) leaves ( 1 bunch, finely minced ), capsicum ( 1 no, medium ), sour curd ( 5-6 tbs ), chilli powder ( 1/2 tsp ), green chilli paste ( 1 tsp ), roasted cumin-coriander powder ( 1/2 tsp ), tomato puree ( 2 tsp ), turmeric ( 1/2 tsp ), salt, cooking butter ( 2 tbs ).

Preparation: Boil the paneer cubes along with salt and turmeric for 10 mins.

















Strain the water and keep aside to cool.

Transfer the paneer to a mixing bowl. Add the chilli powder, green chilli paste, sour curd, roasted cumin-coriander powder, tomato puree, finely cut tomato pieces and salt. Keep aside to marinate for 2 hours.


Cooking: Transfer the marinated paneer to a baking dish. Add the finely cut methi leaves along with the cooking butter.

















Pre-heat the oven for 5 mins to 180 degrees. Put the baking dish inside and allow to cook for 15 mins. Keep stirring in at an interval of 5 mins.

Add the capsicum pieces to the baking dish. Bake at 200 degrees for 5-6 mins.
Serve as a starter or a side-dish with the main course

Note: This malai panner-methi tikka is prepared without onion and garlic .One can also add diced onion pieces along with the capsicum for a different flavour.

Paneer wali Maggie

Cooking Time Required: 15-20 mins
Cost of preparation: 40-25 rupees

Ingredients: Maggie ( 2 packets ), Paneer ( 100 gms), green peas ( 1 cup ), onion ( 2 nos, medium ), cornflour ( 2 tbs ), ginger garlic paste ( 1 tsp ), cumin powder ( 1/3 tsp ), chilli powder ( 1 tsp ), tomato sauce ( 2-3 tbs ), coriander leaves ( 2 tbs, finely cut) oil, turmeric ( 1/2 tsp ), salt.

Preparation: Cut the paneer into small cubes. Boil water in a saucepan along with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric . Add the paneer cubes and boil for 6-7 mins till they become very soft. Drain the water and keep paneer aside to cool.

Cut the onion into thin slices.Grate one-half of an onion .

Mix the cornflour, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, chilli powder (1/3 tsp), onion paste and salt along with a little water into a thick paste.

Cooking: Heat oil in a wok for frying the paneer cubes. Coat the paneer cubes with the cornflour paste and put into the oil. Fry till golden brown on both sides. Remove and keep aside on blotting paper to absorb excess oil.

Boil 4-5 cups water in a saucepan. Break each maggie into 4 pieces and put into the pan.

Boil for a minute and remove from fire when it is still firm. Wash for 2 minutes under running water. Keep aside to drain away any excess water.

Heat a large sized frying pan. Pour 3-4 tsp oil. Add the onions and green peas. stir fry till the onions turn golden/pink. Add the maggie in small batches and stir fry for about 5 mins.

Add the fried paneer cubes. Sprinkle the maggie masala all over the maggie. Allow to fry for 1-2 mins. Add the sauce and stir gently to mix it in.

Remove from pan and garnish with raw onion rings and coriander leaves.

Paneer chilli

Cooking Time Required: 25-30 mins
Cost of preparation: 50-55 rupees

Ingredients: Paneer ( 250 gms), capsicum ( 1 no, medium ), onion ( 2 nos, medium ), red chillis ( 3-4 nos), cornflour ( 2 tbs ), ginger garlic paste ( 1 tsp ), cumin powder ( 1/3 tsp ), chilli powder ( 1 tsp ), tomato sauce ( 2-3 tbs ), chinese salt ( 1/3 tsp, optional ), oil, turmeric, salt.

Preparation: Cut the paneer into large cubes. Boil water in a saucepan along with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric . Add the paneer cubes and boil for 6-7 mins till they become very soft. Remove and keep aside to cool.

Cut the onion and capsicum into big chunks.Grate one-half of an onion .

Mix the cornflour, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, chilli powder (1/3 tsp), onion paste and salt along with a little water into a thick paste.

Cooking: Heat oil in a wok for frying the paneer cubes. Coat the paneer cubes with the cornflour paste and put into the oil. Fry till golden brown on both sides. Remove and keep aside on blotting paper to absorb excess oil.

Heat a frying pan. Pour 2-3 tsp oil. Add the red chillis. Stir for 30 secs and then add the onion and chillis. Stir for 2-3 mins and then add the paneer cubes. Sprinkle salt, chinese salt and chilli powder. Stir fry on high flame for 1-2 mins and then add the sauce. Fry till the water goes off. Serve hot with rice and dal fry.

Tip: Cook on a high flame to ensure that the vegetables retain their crunchiness and do not turn soggy.

Paneer Curry

Cooking Time Required: 30 mins
Cost of Preparation: 50-60 rupees

Ingredients: Paneer (cottage cheese, 200 gm), potato ( 1 no, medium), tomato ( 1 no, large), onion ( 2 nos, medium ), green chilli ( 1 no ), ginger garlic paste ( 1 tsp), maggie bhuna masala ( 1 tbs ), cumin-fennel-methi seeds (1/3 tsp), cumin powder (1/3 tsp), coriander powder (1/3 tsp), garam masala (1/4 tsp), kasuri methi ( 1 tsp), turmeric , ghee ( 1 tsp), oil ( 3-4 tsp), salt to taste.


Cooking: Peel the onions and cut into two. Put in a pressure cooker along with the tomato, add 1 cup water, cover the lid and put on the stove. Keep it on for two whistles, then remove and keep aside to cool. Once cool, drain excess water and mash the boiled onion and tomato. Cut the paneer into medium sized cubes and keep aside. Cut the potato into four pieces along its length and keep aside. Soak the kasuri methi in a cup with some warm water.


Heat the ghee in a pan. When it becomes hot, add the paneer pieces. At the same time, take water in a pan and put on the stove. Add salt and turmeric to the water and bring to a boil.
Stir fry the paneer till the colour changes from white to light golden brown. Remove from the pan and add to the boiling water. Boil for 2 mins and keep aside.


Heat the oil in a kadai (wok). When it becomes hot, add the potato pieces. Fry for 5-6 mins, remove and keep aside. Then add the fennel-methi-cumin seeds along with the green chilli. Add the mashed tomato-onion paste to the spluttering seeds. Stir fry for 2-3 mins. Then add the ginger-garlic paste along with some salt. Stir fry till the paste darkens slightly. Add the cumin and coriander powder. Stir for about a minute, and add the maggie bhuna masala. Stir another two mins and add 2-3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add the potato and paneer pieces. Boil for 10 minutes. Add the kasuri methi and garam masala. Boil for another 2-3 minutes and remove from the stove. Tastes equally good with rice, roti or puri.