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kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables recipe | Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana | cottage cheese and chickpea vegetable | paneer chana masala |
Tarla Dalal
06 June, 2022
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kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables recipe | Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana | cottage cheese and chickpea vegetable | paneer chana masala | with 16 amazing images.
kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables recipe | Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana | cottage cheese and chickpea vegetable | paneer chana masala | is a semi dry preparation with a masaledar touch. Learn how to make Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana.
To make kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes. Add the kabuli chana, paneer, tomatoes, dried fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander seeds powder, cumin seeds powder, garam masala, tomato ketchup and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
This sabzi comes with all the works! Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana, cooked with tongue-tickling spice powders, tomato ketchup and kasuri methi too. Further you can also gain in some protein, calcium and antioxidants from the paneer and veggies which are tossed in this paneer chana masala.
Once you have the chana soaked and cooked, there is practically nothing more to this sabzi. It will take just minutes to sauté everything together. So, on a busy day, you could consider cooking and refrigerating the chana a few hours earlier, whenever you find time, so you can quickly prepare this scrumptious cottage cheese and chickpea vegetable when required to serve with hot, puffy rotis, puris or rice.
Tips for kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables. 1. Do not overcook paneer, else it will be become chewy. 2. Instead of tomato ketchup, you can use fresh tomato pulp.
Enjoy kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables recipe | Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana | cottage cheese and chickpea vegetable | paneer chana masala | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
7 Mins
Total Time
27 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
For Kabuli Chana and Paneer With Mixed Vegetables
1 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1/2 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup sliced capsicum
1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
Method
- o make kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
- Add the kabuli chana, paneer, tomatoes, dried fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander seeds powder, cumin seeds powder, garam masala, tomato ketchup and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve the kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables with hot parathas or eat as a snack.
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Kabuli Chana and Paneer with Mixed Vegetables recipe with step by step photos
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To make kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables recipe | Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana | cottage cheese and chickpea vegetable | paneer chana masala, heat some oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds to it. There are two things to remember here – first, take a broad non-stick pan as stir frying and stirring becomes easier in a broad pan and secondly always add the cumin seeds to hot oil as it infuses the oil and adds more flavor to the food.
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When the seeds crackle, which will only take a few seconds, add the garlic.
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Then add the sliced onions and mix well. We have used big pieces of onions as this is a stir fry which requires chunky pieces.
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Saut? those on a medium flame for 2 minutes till slightly translucent.
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Now add the sliced capsicum and saut? on a medium flame for another 2 minutes till they slightly wilt.
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Add the kabuli chana to this. To boil the chickpeas, it is important to first soak it for at least 6 to 8 hours and then boil/pressure cook it. Pressure cooking will always be faster than just boiling.
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Add the paneer cubes. They give a different, soft texture to the otherwise crunchy stir fry.
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Now we will add tomatoes to the stir fry for juiciness.
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With all these vegetables, we will also add the spices. Among the spices, we will first add the dried fenugreek leaves after slightly crushing them between the palms of our hands to enhance their flavour.
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Over this, add the other spices - turmeric powder and chilli powder for color and spice.
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Now add the remaining spices to this - coriander seeds powder, cumin seeds powder and garam masala. All these masalas add an earthy, spicy taste to the kabuli chana stir fry.
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For a little sweetness, we add tomato ketchup and finally salt to taste.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally or till all the vegetables are evenly coated in spices.
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Serve kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables recipe | Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana | cottage cheese and chickpea vegetable | paneer chana masala | hot..
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To make kabuli chana and paneer with mixed vegetables recipe | Indian mixed veg with paneer and chana | cottage cheese and chickpea vegetable | paneer chana masala, heat some oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds to it. There are two things to remember here – first, take a broad non-stick pan as stir frying and stirring becomes easier in a broad pan and secondly always add the cumin seeds to hot oil as it infuses the oil and adds more flavor to the food.
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Do not overcook paneer, else it will be become chewy.
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Instead of tomato ketchup, you can use fresh tomato pulp.
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Do not overcook paneer, else it will be become chewy.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 234 cal |
| Protein | 9.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.1 g |
| Fiber | 8.3 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 78.1 mg |
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Paula Ngata
May 7, 2020, 5:58 p.m.
I have not made yet but love the simplicity of this. I have Kala Chana so will use these. I am always looking for lovely Indian vegetarian recipes.
Tarla Dalal
May 7, 2020, 5:58 p.m.
Thank you for your feedback. Please try the recipe and share your comments with us.
Foodie #640918
Jan. 12, 2016, 5:20 p.m.
Simple to make........ yummy to taste... Love it.
Gandhi Dhwani
Sept. 9, 2010, 10:08 a.m.
I had a few chick peas left at my place and i came across this recipe. It is wonderful and quick. The spices are so common and yet it adds an amazing taste to this recipe. The chick peas and paneer is a new combination that i had never tried but i must say it is damm delicious. Not bad at all.
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