Paneer Niravana Recipe: Restaurant style ‘Paneer Nirvana’… protein rich dish, chef shares the recipe

‘Paneer Nirvana’ is a recipe that is perfect for those looking for a high protein meal. Very little amount of oil is added to it and the taste is also amazing. If you like South Indian food then this is even better. In this, the cheese is first marinated in spices and then after turning it light golden, it is cooked with coconut milk. So let’s see how you can make Paneer Nirvana at home with the recipe given by Chef Aruna Vijay.

Paneer Nirvana is a dish which is very simple and also full of nutrients. It contains a well balanced blend of spices. If you are a vegetarian then you must try this veg version of Fish Nirvana once.

Authentic recipe of Paneer Nirvana!

Ingredients for marination

Paneer – 200 grams, cut into 2 slices
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Red chilli powder – 2 teaspoons
Black pepper – 1 tsp
Salt – as per taste
Lemon juice – ½ lemon
Oil – 1 tsp
Curry leaves – a few

Ingredients for Cooking

Oil – a little, just to make the pan smooth
Banana leaf – 1
Coconut milk – ½ cup
Green chilli – 2, cut from the middle
Ginger – 1 inch, cut into long pieces
Raw mango – cut lengthwise
Curry leaves – few and black pepper – 1 tsp

Paneer Nirvana Recipe

• Mix all the spices for marination well in a plate.
• Cut the cheese into 1 to 1.5 inch thick slices. Marinate in prepared spices and keep aside for 10 minutes.
• Heat the pan and add very little oil in it. Place marinated paneer on it and fry till it turns golden from both the sides.
• Now grease the earthen pot with light oil. Place a banana leaf in it. Place fried paneer in it.
• Now add coconut milk, green chilli, ginger, raw mango, curry leaves and black pepper powder over the paneer.
• Cover it with a lid and cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes. Protein rich Paneer Nirvana is ready. Serve it hot.

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bonus tips

• Keep in mind not to fry the paneer too much. Keep its upper layer lightly golden so that it remains soft and juicy from inside.
• Cook it on low flame so that the coconut milk does not curdle. Due to this, the taste of all the ingredients is well observed in the paneer.

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