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Chili Garlic Paneer

Chili Garlic Paneer

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 120 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Paneer Base

    • 🥛 2 quarts whole milk
    • 🥛 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
    • 🍋 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 💧 4 cups water
  • Marinade

    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
    • 3 tablespoons Sriracha
    • 🥛 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cooking & Dipping Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons ghee
    • 8 ounces paneer cheese
    • 🥛 1/3 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
    • 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper

STEPS

1

Heat the milk in a large pot between medium and medium-high heat until it reaches 90–95°C (195–205°F). Reduce heat to low, stir in yogurt and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir for about 30 seconds, and if milk doesn’t separate into curds and whey, stir in additional lemon juice.

2

Once curds form, turn off heat, pour in cold water to cool the mixture, and stop cooking. Drain curds using a cheesecloth or towel-lined colander. Let them sit and drain for 5–10 minutes.

3

Press curds into a disc about 2 inches high, weighing down with a heavy pan. Leave for 30–90 minutes until firm to the touch. Wrap and refrigerate paneer to chill before use.

4

In a bowl, combine garlic, Sriracha, yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, and kosher salt to form the marinade. Mix thoroughly.

5

Cut paneer into 1/4–1/2 inch thick pieces, toss into marinade, ensuring even coating. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

6

Blend yogurt, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt to prepare dipping sauce.

7

In a non-stick pan, melt butter over medium-high heat and pan-fry marinated paneer until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

8

Serve paneer immediately with dipping sauce.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

413

Calories

  • 18
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Reserve whey for other uses like soups or baking for added nutritional value.Start with fresh milk for the best texture in the paneer.Ensure careful pressing to get a firm paneer for easy cooking.Adjust marinade spiciness by modifying Sriracha quantity.