Tawa Paneer is a very popular dish in Dhabas and North Indian restaurants world wide. It is typically prepared on a tawa / griddle, hence the name. It is a very quick, simple and an easy recipe with few basic ingredients available in the kitchen.
However, check out my version of Tawa Paneer in a South Indian style, complete with curry leaves and sambar powder. This yummy dish goes absolutely well as an appetizer or with Chapatti / paratha, plain biryani, pulao, jeera rice, naan or tandoori roti.
- 1 cup paneer cubed
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1tsp. garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1-2 sprigs curry leaves
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp. Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tsp. roasted coriander powder
- 1 tbsp. sambar powder
- 1 small capsicum, cubed
- 1 small tomato, cubed
- 1/2 onion, cubed
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
Heat oil in a tawa and sauté the onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies and curry leaves till translucent.
Add all the dry spices along with a sprinkle of some water and sauté for a minute.
Now add the cubed paneer and gently mix so that it is well coated.
Then add the tomato, capsicum and onion. Stir fry for 2 minutes till well combined.
When done, switch off the flame and add lime juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with chapatti, paratha or tandoori roti for a wholesome comfort meal.
Heat oil in a tawa & sauté the onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies & curry leaves till translucent.
Add all the dry spices along with a sprinkle of some water & sauté for a minute.
Add the cubed paneer and gently mix so that it is well coated.
Add the tomato, capsicum & onion.
Stir fry for 2 minutes till well combined.
Then garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve with chapatti, paratha or tandoori roti for a wholesome comfort meal.
