Easiest Way to Autumn Eating on a Dime Methi Paneer Stir Fry

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Methi Paneer Stir Fry. Methi paneer recipe - a healthy and home style easy dish made with paneer & fenugreek leaves i.e methi leaves. Methi paneer can be served with roti, naan or plain paratha. It also goes good with any flavored rice like plain rice, jeera rice, ghee rice or veg pulao.

However, you can add paneer cubes without shallow frying.

Use non-stick pan to prevent sticking while shallow frying paneer cubes.

Paneer Methi is a delicacy of Northern India.

You can have Methi Paneer Stir Fry using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Methi Paneer Stir Fry

1. You need 100 of gms. paneer cubes.

2. Prepare 2-3 bunches of methi (fenugreek) leaves, chopped.

3. It’s 2 tbsp. of oil.

4. You need 1 tsp. of cumin seeds.

5. It’s 1/4 tsp. of asafoetida.

6. You need 1 of onion, chopped.

7. You need 1 tsp. of garlic, chopped.

8. You need 1 tsp. of ginger, chopped.

9. It’s 2 of green chilies, chopped.

10. Prepare to taste of salt.

11. Prepare 1/2 tsp. of turmeric powder.

12. You need 1 tsp. of cumin powder.

13. You need 1 tsp. of coriander powder.

This recipe is paneer with creamy gravy flavored with dry fenugreek leaves known as Fasoori Methi.

Paneer Methi is a perfect side dish for formal dinner or even a quiet dinner where you want to impress someone.

Any way or time you serve this, it is delicious.

Again, stir fry till it all comes together and gets a well-fried look.

Methi Paneer Stir Fry step by step

1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil & shallow fry paneer cubes slightly. Drain & keep aside..

2. Heat remaining oil & temper with cumin seeds & asafoetida. Then add onion, ginger, garlic & green chilies. Stir fry till light brown..

3. Add methi leaves & all dry spices. Saute on a low flame till done..

4. Add the fried paneer cubes and give it a toss..

5. Serve as a side dish with either rice or chapatis..

Now add the fried methi leaves, salt, milk or cream, and the sugar.

After adding the cream do not cook for long.

Just one or two boils and it is done.

Note: I usually fry the paneer cubes and freeze them in a zip lock bag.

Lehsuni Methi Paneer is a mouth-watering side dish recipe of the North Indian cuisine that you can definitely try at home for your loved ones on special occasions like potluck, game night and kitty party.