Indian Styled Feta Cheese Ekadashi Paneer Makhani, a delectable vegetarian dish, is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe, rooted in the culinary traditions of India, offers a unique take on the classic paneer makhani dish, using feta cheese as the primary ingredient. Feta cheese, known for its tangy and salty flavor, adds a distinct dimension to the creamy tomato-based gravy, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. This dish is not only flavorful but also holds significance during the Ekadashi fasting period, making it a perfect choice for those observing this religious tradition.
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PANEER MAKHANI RECIPE
Paneer makhani is a delicious, creamy & rich dish made of paneer in cashew tomato gravy. Serve paneer makhani with plain rice, flavored rice or any Indian flat breads like roti, naan or plain paratha.
Provided by Swasthi
Categories Side
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- If using store bought paneer, then soak it in hot water for 15 to 20 mins.
- Drain the water and use. This will keep the paneer soft.
- Blend together tomatoes and cashews to a smooth puree.
- If you do not have a powerful blender then just soak cashews for 10 to 15 mins in hot water.
- The tomato puree has to be smooth.
- If you find your puree coarse, then pass it through a strainer.
- Heat a pan with butter. saute cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms and green chili.
- Then saute ginger garlic paste for 2 mins until the raw smell has gone.
- Transfer the tomato puree to the pan.
- The tomato puree will begin to splash so be cautious.
- Cover partially and cook until the puree thickens.
- Add chili powder, turmeric and salt.
- Saute until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
- Next add garam masala and saute for 1 to 2 mins.
- Pour 1 cup water and sugar. Adjust the amount of water as needed to make a gravy.
- Cook until the paneer makhani gravy thickens & you see traces of butter or grease on top.
- Add the paneer & kasuri methi to the makhani gravy.
- Stir gently and cook covered for 2 mins on a low heat.
- Pour the cream and allow to bubble.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cream and coriander leaves.
- Serve paneer makhani with roti, naan or jeera rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
INDIAN STYLED FETA CHEESE - EKADASI PANEER MAKHANI
Simple, easy, yet delicious. This recipe is especially for Ekadasi, but if you aren't fasting, then add a teaspoon each of garam masala and turmeric as well. The full fat feta cheese/paneer and cream will work as well, just I don't like to see the fat floating in the sauce.
Provided by Sudika
Categories Curries
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat ghee. Add ingredient 2-6 and fry for few seconds tilla romatic.
- Add tomatoes and pepper and cook on medium-high for 10 minutes or so, till thick. Lower heat and stir in salt, sugar, cream, herbs and feta and cook for 2 or 3 minutes more.
- Serve hot with baked potato for Ekadasi; Basmati rice for any other day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 609.7, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.9, Protein 3.8
QUICK PANEER MAKHANI
Cheese curd cubes simmered in a tomato gravy. Serve hot.
Provided by Neha
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 29m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over medium heat. Add chopped onion; cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and allow onion to cool completely. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Heat oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion puree and ginger-garlic paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato puree, chile powder, and turmeric; cook until oil separates from the mixture, about 5 minutes. Add milk, paneer, sugar, fenugreek, and salt. Simmer until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 562.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
MAKHANI MATTAR PANEER
This is a rich variation of the classic Mattar (Sweet Pea) & Paneer (Cottage Cheese) dish that is found on most north Indian table. Not for people watching their weight but certainly for anyone who wants to try Spicy Indian food without burning their taste buds :-)
Provided by Sandeep
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat deep heavy bottom Wok
- Add Cumin Seeds, Cardamom, Bay Leaf & Cinnamon and roast for 3 minutes.
- Add Ghee/Oil.
- Add Chopped Onion and fry till brown.
- Add Chopped Green Chillies, Chopped Garlic & Ginger and Fry.
- Fry till the mixture becomes dark brown and Ghee/Oil Seperates.
- Add Garam Masala, Red Chilly Powder, Coriander Powder and Cumin Powder and Fry for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the Cashews and fry for 5 minutes.
- Add Tomato and fry till the Masala becomes consistent.
- Add Salt and fry for 3 minutes.
- Drain the Peas and add to the Masala stirring till the Masala coats the Peas.
- Add Paneer and mix again so that the Masala Coats the Paneer.
- Add Salt & Water
- Amount of water depends upon the consistency of the gravy.
- Once the water and the Masala Mixes and comes to a boil
- Add the cream and bring the mixture to a boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 94, Sodium 307.8, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 17.4
PANEER MAKHANI
Hosting a dinner party? No Indian-themed meal or celebration is complete without paneer, and this cheesy delight is just the ticket
Provided by Suki Pantal
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt 1 tsp butter and 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan over a low-medium heat until sizzling (watch closely so the butter doesn't burn). Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, garlic, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and bay. Cover with a lid and cook for 10 mins over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. After 10 mins, remove from the heat, leave to cool, then remove the bay, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.
- Once cooled, tip the mixture and the cashew nuts into a blender and blitz to a smooth paste. Set aside.
- Return the pan to a medium heat, add the remaining butter and oil and cook the ginger for a minute. Reduce the heat to low, add the chilli powder and stir for 2 mins. Tip in the tomato and cashew paste and cook for 5 mins more.
- Add the sliced chilli, if using, 1½ tsp sugar and the paneer. Mix well and cook for a few minutes more. Add the fenugreek leaves and garam masala. Mix well. Stir in up to 100ml water to loosen, then remove from the heat, swirl in the cream, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the freshest ingredients available, especially when it comes to the tomatoes and cream. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. Paneer is a traditional choice, but you could also try using feta, mozzarella, or cheddar.
- Be patient when cooking the sauce. It takes time to develop the rich flavor and creamy texture.
- Serve the dish with warm naan or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Ekadasi Paneer Makhani is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any occasion. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special dinner party. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender paneer, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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