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paneer makhmali sabzi | Punjabi paneer makhmali | paneer makhmali curry

Tarla Dalal
06 July, 2020


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About Paneer Makhmali
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Ingredients
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Methods
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Like makhmali paneer
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Marinade for paneer makhmali
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How to make paneer makhmali
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Tips for paneer makhmali sabzi
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Nutrient values
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paneer makhmali sabzi | Punjabi paneer makhmali | paneer makhmali curry | with 20 amazing images.
This aromatic paneer makhmali sabzi gets its characteristic green colour and fresh flavour from a marinade of coriander, mint and green chillies. Punjabi paneer makhmali has a tasty marinade made of coriander, pudina, cashew nuts, curds, onion and spices.
Notes on paneer makhmali sabzi. 1. Add chopped mint leaves. The refreshing flavor of pudina gives the perfect zing to the paneer makhmali recipe. 2. The addition of cashews and curds to the marinade imparts a rich flavour and creamy texture to the paneer, giving this paneer makhmali sabzi a luxurious feel. 3. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice. It will prevent the coriander-mint paste from turning dark and stay fresh and vibrant green.
Like most preparations of paneer, it is important to serve the paneer makhmali fresh and hot, while the paneer remains soft and succulent. Serve paneer makhmali hot with parathas or butter naan.
Learn to make paneer makhmali sabzi | Punjabi paneer makhmali | paneer makhmali curry | with step by step photos below.
Paneer Makhmali recipe - How to make Paneer Makhmali
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
5 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Paneer Makhmali
2 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp oil
1 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
To Be Ground Into A Thick Paste (using 2 Tbsp Of Water)
2 cups chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina) leaves
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
2 mm piece ginger (adrak)
1/4 cup broken cashew nut (kaju)
1/4 cup curd (dahi)
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
For The Garnish
a few onion rings
For Serving With Paneer Makhmali
Method
For paneer makhmali
- To make paneer makhmali, combine the paneer along with the paste in a deep bowl, toss gently and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat the butter and oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the marinated paneer, milk, garam masala and little salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Garnish paneer makhmali with onion rings and serve hot with parathas or butter naan.
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Paneer Makhmali recipe with step by step photos
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To prepare a marinade for paneer makhamali recipe | healthy haryali paneer | Punjabi makhamali paneer | in a mixer jar, take chopped coriander.
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Add chopped mint leaves. The refreshing flavor of pudina gives the perfect zing to the paneer makhmali recipe.
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Add roughly chopped green chillies. Add more or less as per the spice level you prefer.
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Add 1/2” piece ginger.
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Add broken cashewnuts. It gives a mildly sweet and creamy flavor to the paneer makhmali subz.
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Add ¼ cup curds.
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Add garlic cloves.
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Add 1 tbsp lemon juice. It will prevent the coriander-mint paste from turning dark and stay fresh & vibrant green.
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Add salt to taste and around 2 tbsp of water.
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Blend in a mixer to a thick smooth paste using little water if required.
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To prepare a marinade for paneer makhamali recipe | healthy haryali paneer | Punjabi makhamali paneer | in a mixer jar, take chopped coriander.
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To prepare paneer makhamali recipe | healthy haryali paneer | Punjabi makhamali paneer | in a deep bowl transfer the prepared paneer makhmali marinade. Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning & spice at this stage.
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Add the paneer cubes. You can prepare fresh paneer at home using just 2 ingredients (milk and a sour agent). This recipe of paneer with detailed step by step photos will help you make soft paneer at home. Alternatively, you can buy readymade paneer from a local dairy or supermarket in fresh or frozen form. In case the frozen paneer is too hard, submerge it in hot water for 15-20 minutes to improve its texture.
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Toss gently using two spoons. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes. For a vegan version, make use of tofu instead of paneer.
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To make paneer makhamali sabzi | healthy haryali paneer | Punjabi makhamali paneer | heat the butter and oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add the onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the marinated paneer cubes.
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Add milk to adjust the consistency of the paneer makhmali gravy.
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Add garam masala and a little salt.
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Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Do not overcook the masala paste otherwise paneer makhamali | healthy haryali paneer | Punjabi makhamali paneer | will lose the bright green color.
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Garnish | healthy haryali paneer | Punjabi makhamali paneer | with onion rings. Serve paneer makhmali hot with parathas or butter naan.
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To prepare paneer makhamali recipe | healthy haryali paneer | Punjabi makhamali paneer | in a deep bowl transfer the prepared paneer makhmali marinade. Taste the marinade and adjust the seasoning & spice at this stage.
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Add chopped mint leaves. The refreshing flavor of pudina gives the perfect zing to the paneer makhmali recipe.
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The addition of cashews and curds to the marinade imparts a rich flavour and creamy texture to the paneer, giving this paneer makhmali sabzi a luxurious feel.
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Add 1 tbsp lemon juice. It will prevent the coriander-mint paste from turning dark and stay fresh and vibrant green.
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Add chopped mint leaves. The refreshing flavor of pudina gives the perfect zing to the paneer makhmali recipe.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 396 cal |
Protein | 15.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 13.9 g |
Fiber | 1.1 g |
Fat | 29.9 g |
Cholesterol | 13.5 mg |
Sodium | 40.7 mg |
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Foodie #602472
Sept. 28, 2021, 3:03 p.m.
Was so simple to make but tasted as if right out of a Mughlai restaurant's kitchen!

Vinita_Raj
June 14, 2021, 8:12 p.m.
Paneer marinated in a lovely coriander and mint thick paste and then cooked with garam masala. Very tasty.

Sanjana
Nov. 26, 2020, 3:06 p.m.
Nice recipe I have also tried this recipe very delicious n tasty _x0001F60B_ bni.

Tarla Dalal
Nov. 26, 2020, 3:06 p.m.
Sanjana. Thanks for the feedback and your review will help others try the paneer makhmali recipe.

Huda khan
May 3, 2020, 3:48 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
May 3, 2020, 3:48 p.m.
Thanks Huda . We are delighted you loved the paneer makhmali recipe. Your feedback will help hundreds others try the recipe and make this a better cooking community.

Radha
April 21, 2020, 12:58 a.m.
This is a delicious recipe,triedbit..It came out very well..Thank you

Tarla Dalal
April 21, 2020, 12:58 a.m.
Thank you for your kind words. Do keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us. Enjoy.

Denise
Oct. 18, 2016, 10:02 a.m.

Sweety
Oct. 8, 2016, 11:12 a.m.
It''s healthy....n colour ful recepie.. surely I vl try... combination of mint add more flavorful...tx for sharing this

Dhanya
June 13, 2016, 3:59 p.m.
Tried this recipe.. it was delicious.. n so simple to make.. thank you

Tarla Dalal
June 13, 2016, 3:59 p.m.
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

Santosh
May 30, 2016, 3:15 p.m.
Very easy recipe. The is delicious and deserves a5 star.

Winnie
May 9, 2016, 8:44 p.m.
This is a simple and awesome recipe...Was absolutely delicious...Loved the minty flavor.

Tarla Dalal
May 9, 2016, 8:44 p.m.
Thanks Winnie. We are delighted you loved the paneer makhmali recipe.

Kanak
March 17, 2016, 10:09 a.m.
Very delicious and easy.

Tarla Dalal
March 17, 2016, 10:09 a.m.
Hi Kanak, We are delighted you loved the Paneer Makhmali recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback about the recipes you have tried. Happy Cooking!

Gauri
March 7, 2016, 12:01 p.m.
superb taste, the gravy was very tasty and easy to make.

Foodie #642573
Feb. 11, 2016, 2:18 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
Feb. 11, 2016, 2:18 p.m.
Thanks. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com It will help thousands of food lovers to try the recipe based on your review.

Foodie #639558
Feb. 8, 2016, 4:51 p.m.
This paneer recipe is something that everyone must try. Paneer tasted sooo good.

Sarika
Jan. 5, 2016, 1:45 p.m.
This recipe is so simple and at the same time delicious. The fresh flavour of mint was superb. Would highly recommend it.

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 5, 2016, 1:45 p.m.
Thanks Sarika. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Radha
July 15, 2015, 12:39 a.m.
It was superb, very simple to make. I just omitted the butter.

Sanjana
Aug. 14, 2014, 9:23 a.m.
I also tried this recipe.. Very tasty n ymi bni hei.. Mam mei apki recipe bhut like krti hu... Or try b krti hu.. Very simple n easy explain kiya hei apne.. Thanku so much _x0001F64F__x0001F60A_

Sonu jha
July 11, 2014, 8:38 a.m.