Methi Paneer

Source : Sprinkle Some Salt Over The Chopped Fenugreek Leaves And Leave Aside For 10-15 Minute Rinse Well Under Running Water And Drain Heat 1 Tsp Oil And Sau...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : September 19, 2026

Step:

  1. Sprinkle some salt over the chopped fenugreek leaves and leave aside for 10-15 minute. Rinse well under running water and drain. Heat 1 tsp. oil and saute the drained fenugreek leaves till dry. Keep aside.

    Methi Paneer recipe step 1 photo
  2. Heat remaining oil and temper with bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.

    Methi Paneer recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add the onion and fry till light brown.

    Methi Paneer recipe step 3 photo
  4. Now add the ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste and all the dry spices mixed with some water. Fry till the oil separates.

    Methi Paneer recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add the sauteed fenugreek leaves, paneer cubes and milk.

    Methi Paneer recipe step 5 photo
  6. Mix well. cover and simmer on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.

    Methi Paneer recipe step 6 photo
  7. Serve as a side dish with plain steamed rice, pulao, plain biryani, jeera rice, roti, paratha, kulcha, naan or just plain chapatti for a sumptuous meal.

    Methi Paneer recipe step 7 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup paneer cubes (cottage cheese)
  2. 1 bunch methi (fenugreek) leaves, chopped
  3. 2 tbsp. oil
  4. 2 bay leaves
  5. 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  6. 2 green cardamoms
  7. 4 cloves
  8. 1 " cinnamon stick
  9. 1 onion, chopped
  10. 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
  11. 1 tsp. tomato paste
  12. 1 tsp. cumin powder
  13. 1 tbsp. coriander powder
  14. 1 tsp. garam masala powder
  15. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  16. pinch red chili powder
  17. to taste salt
  18. 1 cup milk
  19. 1 green chili (opt)

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