Paneer Hariyali: Easy Recipe

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Paneer recipes are always delightful. Every recipe has its own unique taste. Since paneer is one of the most loved food item among most vegetarians, it is cooked in so many different ways. We all agree that adding fresh herbs is the simplest way to transform an ordinary dish into an extraordinary one. So, here is a simple paneer recipe for you made with fresh green herbs for a delightful meal.

Paneer hariyali is a quick and easy recipe. This vegetarian recipe is prepared using a combination of fresh coriander and mint leaves. This coriander-mint combination is extremely flavourful. It imparts a greenish touch to the dish and makes it irresistibly delicious.

So, prepare hariyali paneer at home and go green!

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• Paneer- 250gms
• Fresh coriander leaves- 1 small bunch
• Fresh mint leaves- ½ bunch
• Green chillies- 2
• Garlic- 4 cloves
• Capsicum- 1 (sliced)
• Tomato- 1 (chopped)
• Onion- 1 (chopped)
• Chaat masala- 1tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Oil- 1tbsp
• Water- 1 cup

Procedure

1. Clean and wash the coriander and mint leaves properly. Chop them.
2. Grind the coriander leaves, mint leaves, garlic and green chillies in a mixer with half a cup of water into a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onions. Fry on medium flame till they turn transparent.
4. Now add the capsicum and chopped tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Then add the prepared coriander-mint paste and mix well. Cook on medium flame for 5 minutes.
6. Add turmeric powder, chaat masala, salt and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Add the paneer cubes and half a cup of water. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
8. Once done, switch off the flame and serve.

Paneer hariyali is ready to be served. It goes well with jeera rice or rotis.