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Tava paneer masala
  • Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories181.2 kcal
  • Carbs9.2 g (36.8 kcal)
  • Protein10.7 g (42.7 kcal)
  • Fats11.3 g (101.8 kcal)

Tava paneer masala recipe

Tava paneer masala is a spicy dish which can be included in main meals. Healthy fats in the paneer improve the bioavailability of all the fat-soluble nutrients.

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 9 persons

Ingredients
Tomatoes raw
100 Grams
Capsicum green
50 Grams
Lemon juice
1 Tea Spoon
Chillies green - all varieties
10 Grams
Coriander leaves
15 Grams
Onion big
100 Grams
Cumin seeds
1 Tea Spoon
Turmeric powder
1 Tea Spoon
Paneer
500 Grams
Rice bran oil
2 Table Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
100 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
2 Tea Spoon
Garam masala powder
1 Tea Spoon
Red chilli powder
1.5 Tea Spoon
Coriander powder
1 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
Saute the spices
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, onion, salt, and ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté till translucent.
2
Puree the tomatoes
Wash and chop few tomatoes and keep them aside. In a grinder jar, grind some tomatoes and make a paste.
3
Saute the tomatoes
Add tomato, mix well and saute till tomato turns pulpy. Add tomato puree and mix. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, add green chilies and green capsicum, mix well and saute for 3-4 minutes.
4
Add powdered spices
Add turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder and mix well. Add ½ cup water and mix. Add salt, mix and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
5
Add paneer
Add cottage cheese cubes, and mix well. Add lemon juice, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6
Serve hot
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with a coriander sprig and serve warm.
Nutrition Label

Tava paneer masala

  • Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories181.2 kcal
  • Carbs9.2 g
  • Fiber1.6 g
  • Sugar7.1 g
  • Protein10.7 g
  • Fat11.3 g
  • Saturated fat5.3 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat3.6 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat1.5 g
  • Cholesterol0.0 mg
  • Sodium219.2 mg

Glycemic Index

30 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientTava paneer masalaAchari paneerMughalai parottaMughlai paratha
Calories181.2 kcal174.6 kcal169.2 kcal169.2 kcal
Carbs9.2 g9.9 g14.5 g14.5 g
Protein10.7 g11 g3.1 g3.1 g
Fat11.3 g10.1 g11 g11 g
Fiber1.6 g1.8 g1.1 g1.1 g
Sugar7.1 g7.1 g1.3 g1.3 g
Sodium219.2 mg219.6 mg117.5 mg117.5 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

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