Description
This easy paneer and vegetable curry is rich, creamy, and packed with warming spices. With golden-fried paneer and tender veggies in a flavorful coconut milk sauce, it’s a comforting one-pan dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz paneer, cubed into 1” cubes
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the paneer for 4-5 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion and bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook for another 4 minutes to toast the spices.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, followed by tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli, water, and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 4–5 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Add lemon juice and fried paneer. Season with additional salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian Inspired