There is another version that Amma makes that's very creamy and aromatic. She uses lot of cardamom and couple of other spices that makes the dish stand out. So in all speculation we thought using something like coconut should not be very different.
So here is your crowd pleaser cooked in a coconut base. And you can take my word, it tastes great with rotis too. If you are one of those who think you can't pair Paneer in any other form you ought to make and taste for yourself.
Ingredients Needed:
Paneer - 250 gms
Onions - 1 cup
Tomatoes, puree - 1 cup
Tomato chopped - 1/2 medium
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Green chilies - 1 long
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder a pinch
Salt to taste
Garam Masala
Coconut paste - 2 tbsp
Oil - 2 tsp
How to make Paneer in Coconut Gravy:
If you are using store bought Paneer, cut into cubes and roast in ghee. Else it's not required with homemade paneer.
Heat a kadai with oil, saute onions till they turn colour, add ginger garlic paste and green chili. Add the chopped tomatoes and add all the spice powders. Simmer for few mins.
When the tomatoes soften, add the puree and bring to boil. Add a cup of water and then coconut paste.
Bring to boil, add salt. Finally add the paneer.
Serve with Chapatis
Some may tag this preparation as Paneer Malabari, I don't think this recipe will qualify for that.
Enjoy your week ahead!
Priya says
Wow quite an inviting side dish,cant wait to try.
Shobha says
Yes, we should experiment with other gravies and masalas..one gets tired of the same thing.
Lubna Karim says
Wow...this looks yum....never tried paneer in coconut gravy...
radha says
One never tires of paneer dishes! Lovely.
Padma Gopinath says
I never tried paneer with coconut.. It looks so delicious!!
Thanks for sharing
Jagruti says
Creamy concoction of heavenly delight! Just reading your recipe makes me crave it so bad.
Lovely!
Smitha says
looks yummy..perfect with rotis! i will never get tired of paneer!
Roma says
Hi Srivalli, how have you been? I have almost lost touch with the blogging world since I had the second baby. Also, I was busy with the eBook on Baby food (after all thats what I have been cooking :-))
Firstly, congrats for completing 5 years of blogging. I saw your eBook on amazon too. I was excited to find a known person there.
Your paneer dish looks nice. Since paneer in coconut gravy is rare, I'm sure it has a different flavor altogether.
Maliha Sassin says
Your blog is one of the best blogs.
I would like to come back again.
I am sure of that you are also glad to help every other.
Thank you for sharing!
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Srivalli says
Thank you everybody!
Roma Thank you for the wishes. Good to see you around. I know how pressing writing a book will be. I am glad you found my eBook..:)..All the best with your eBook.