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Try this light paneer curry, then check out our paneer tikka masala, halloumi curry, vegetarian curry, sweet potato and chickpea curry and vegetarian chilli. Also discover more of our paneer recipes.

Spruce up your skills and check out our guide to how to make your own paneer to add to your curry. Also read more tips on what is paneer and where to buy it.

Homemade Paneer on a wooden board

Paneer curry recipe

  • 150g basmati rice
    washed and rinsed
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 200g block paneer
    cubed
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion
    roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
    roughly chopped
  • a thumb-sized piece ginger
    roughly chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes
    roughly chopped
  • a large handful spinach
  • 100g frozen peas
  • ½ lemon
    juiced

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal499
    low
  • fat19.9g
  • saturates10.7g
  • carbs52.3g
  • sugars7.2g
  • fibre5.4g
  • protein24.8g
    high
  • salt0.2g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    Put the rice into a pan with 300ml of water and a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute then add a tight fitting lid and cook gently for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to steam for 10 minutes, then fluff up with a fork to serve.

  • step 2

    Mix together the spices on a plate, then roll in the paneer, ensuring every cube is well coated. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick frying pan and fry the paneer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Scoop out onto a plate.

  • step 3

    Put the onion, garlic and ginger into a food processor and whizz until smooth, then tip into the pan with any remaining spices from the plate. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until darkened. Meanwhile, whizz the tomatoes in the food processor, then add to the pan. Add the paneer back in, along with the spinach, frozen peas and 250ml of water. Cook for 5 minutes until the peas have defrosted and spinach has wilted, then season, add the lemon juice and serve with the rice.

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Authors

Adam Bush Chef Portrait
Adam BushDeputy food editor
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