Grilled Paneer Curry

A delightful vegetarian curry that is filling, high in protein & fibre.

Ingredients - Serves 4

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400 grams of paneer

Quinoa or brown rice (to serve) 

For marinade

4-6 garlic cloves, finely diced

Approximately 200 grams of plain Greek yoghurt (enough to lightly coat paneer)

2 tbsp. paprika  

For curry

1 Can of crushed tomatoes 

1 Can of coconut milk

1 -2  tsp. curry powder

1 tbsp. turmeric powder

1 tbsp. garam masala

1 tbsp. paprika

1 tbsp. coconut oil  

Thumb sized piece of ginger, grated

3 garlic cloves, finely diced

1 capsicum, deseeded and diced

1/4 cauliflower, cut into florets

1 chilli  (add more if you want it hot)

1 medium sized red onion, finely sliced 

Handful of cashews, roughly chopped

Handful of parsley/coriander, finely diced

  

Instructions

*Allow extra time for marinading

  1. Preheat oven to 180º on grill, and prepare a large baking tray.

  2. Prepare marinade by combining garlic, yoghurt and paprika.

  3. In a large bowl, coat paneer with the marinade. Cover and place in fridge for at least 1 hour. Overnight would be optimal.

  4. In a large saucepan heat coconut oil on a medium heat, add cumin seeds. Once aromas are released add onions, garlic and ginger and sauté until soft. 

  5. Add chilli, spices, capsicum and cauliflower. Then cover for a few minutes, stir occasionally.

  6. Stir in crushed tomatoes, cashews and parsley. Then allow to simmer on low for 5 minutes.

  7. Place marinated paneer on a baking tray and grill for 15- 20 minutes.

  8. Add coconut milk to saucepan, cover and simmer until paneer is ready.

    Serve paneer curry with rice or quinoa and fresh parsley.

 

Recipe courtesy of

Güllü (Julia) Balci

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Julia (Gullu) Balci