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    Paneer with Vegetables|Mixed Paneer

    Published: Sep 6, 2022 by Abhi

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    Do you love paneer recipes but looking for a unique one? Try this paneer with vegetables recipe - you will never look back. This mixed paneer is a perfect option for lunch or dinner ideas for holidays or family events to celebrate the special day with your special ones!!

    mix veg with paneer in a saerving bowl

    Paneer or cottage cheese is the most loved food among all ages. In India, all celebrations are incomplete without paneer recipes. Paneer is the only vegetarian meal showstopper at such parties. The paneer mixed veg is prepared by marinating veggies and paneer in oil infused with spices and then cooked in tomato puree. This paneer with vegetables tastes super yummy, with all the flavourful spices infused into them. The red tomatoes give this savoury dish a beautiful, vibrant reddish brown colour which is so appealing.

    It is a perfect, meat-free paneer recipe for weeknight meals when you want to try something unique with your vegetarian friends. If you are searching for such recipes, check out the white lentils, potato curry and jelly cake.

    Jump to:
    • Reasons to 💖 this recipe:
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Paneer with Vegetables?
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Leftover Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Tips N Suggestions
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Reasons to 💖 this recipe:

    • Of course, a kid-friendly recipe as this is a low-spice paneer recipe.
    • The best and simple meatless Indian-inspired feast paneer recipes.
    • This paneer recipe is a fail-proof and crowd-pleaser. So get ready for the compliments from your guests.
    • The best part of this mixed veg paneer recipe is the flavour of the dish improved the other day.
    • No need to worry about the leftover, as you can use them as filling later on. Check leftover suggestions

    Ingredients

    To make paneer with mixed veggies, you need the following items:

    mix veggies with panner ingredients labelled
    • Onions - Chop onions as you like. I have white onions available. Use any.
    • Tomatoes- I blend them to make their puree. Use bright red tomatoes to give this veg mix a vibrant red colour.
    • Chillies- optional
    • Paneer (cottage cheese)- I use fried frozen paneer cubes in most of my preparations, as I like its taste and texture after cooking. You can use a fresh one but fry it slightly to a light brown. It will prevent paneer from crumbling while cooking with veggies.
    • Vegetables:
      • Cauliflower- Thoroughly washed in salted water and cut into slightly big chunks.
      • Peas - Frozen. No need to thaw them. Use directly from the fridge.
      • Carrot - Orange. Peeled and cut into long slices.
      • Potato - peeled and cut into long slices.
    • Oil for marinade and cooking.
    • Spices:
      • Salt
      • Turmeric
      • Red chilli powder
      • Garam masala

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    How to make Paneer with Vegetables?

    Check out the video below to see how to make paneer with mixed vegetables.

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    Preparation

    • Wash and chop all vegetables as you like.
    • I cut cauliflower in slightly big chunks to avoid being mushy after cooking. For potatoes and carrots, I like them cut into long thin slices. I have grated ginger and garlic using a coarse grater side.

    Marinate paneer with vegetables

    • Prepare marinade by combining oil, salt, red chilli and garam masala into a large bowl. Mix well.
    • Coat all vegetables and paneer cubes with this marinade. Keep this aside for about 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook onions and ginger garlic with tomatoes. (Next step)
    mix vegetables with paneer marinate in a glass bowl
    Paneer mix veg coated in spices

    Cooking method

    • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and turn them aromatic.
    • Next, cook onions for 8 minutes on low heat or until slightly softened. Add ginger and garlic and turn them slightly brown.
    • Stir in bay leaves, salt, turmeric, chilli and garam masala and again cook for a minute. (image below)
    onions, ginger , garlic, bayleaves, salt, turmeric, garam masala and red chilli powder in a skillet
    • Pour in tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes. You can also add chillies while making tomato puree if you like spicy.  
    tomato paste added to the onions, garlic ginger in a skillet
    • After cooking tomato puree, stir in marinated paneer and veggies. Fry them for 5-7 minutes on low heat to prevent the burning of spices.
    mix veggies with paneer in a skillet
    • Cover with a lid and cook until the veggies are done. Don’t forget to toss them occasionally.
    • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti, bread or rice.
    • Enjoy this super yummy vegetarian delight with your special ones!!
    finished mix veggies with paneer in a skillet

    Substitutions

    • If frozen paneer is unavailable, substitute it with a fresh one. Don’t forget to fry it if you are marinating it, like in this recipe. If you don’t want to fry paneer cubes, add them in the last when all vegetables are cooked.
    • Note- Fry paneer cubes until slightly browned on low heat only.
    • Substitute cottage cheese with tofu for vegan options.
    • Yes, you are free to replace frozen peas with fresh ones. (I prefer a frozen one as an easy option as I am so lazy! Right?)

    Variations

    Love adaptations try these:

    • Add a tablespoon of schezwan sauce to try a fiery spicy flavour.
    • Squeeze a fresh lemon into the finished dish for a tangy lemony flavour.
    • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves to boost the flavour.
    • Try cumin powder and coriander powder into a marinade for an additional flavour.
    • Sprinkle a handful of crumbled dried fenugreek leaves to give them a unique exotic flavour to the dish.
     If you want to try another recipe with fenugreek leaves, then try this potato recipe, you will fall in love with.
    mix veggies with paneer in a servin bowl

    Leftover Suggestions

    Don’t worry about leftover mixed paneer, as there are several ways to use them like:

    1. Serve this with plain paratha or bread for breakfast. It tastes super delicious.
    2. Smash the paneer veggies using a smasher and use them as fillings for parathas, sandwiches, wraps, etc.
    3. Use these paneer veggies for making quiche.
    4. Add cucumber, onions, and lettuce to them. Squeeze a lemon to it, and you are ready with a bowl of yummy salad.
    5. Reserve it for the next day’s lunch to serve with rice.
    6. Make a pie with them and serve hot.
    7. Prepare delicious pasta noodles by tossing them in these spice-flavoured cooked veggies.
    8. Give these veggies a new life by adding a beaten egg, and enjoy a new scrambled egg veggies recipe.

    Storage

    Store this paneer mixed vegetables in the fridge. It stays good for 3-4 days.

    Tips N Suggestions

    1.  Do not overcook onions. Keep it partially cooked to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
    2. Cook onions on low heat only as we don’t want to burn them.
    3. Marinating vegetables is not essential, but it enhances the flavour of spices. I highly suggest this step as spices would be infused deeply into vegetables and paneer and give superb aroma and flavour to the dish.
    4. If using fresh paneer, fry them until slightly brown and let them cool before marinating.
    5. Frying paneer is a must as it will prevent it from crumbling while cooking with veggies.
    6. Add green chillies while making tomato puree to make this recipe spicier.
    7. Use a heavy-base bottom or a non-stick frying pan to make this paneer dish.
    8. Please don’t add water unless you feel the veggies are sticking to the base.
    9. Use chopped or grated tomatoes if you don’t have time to puree them.
    10. Grating ginger and garlic enhances their flavour. Skip this if you are short on time.
    11. Garnish with coriander leaves. (I skipped this as kids at my place don’t like these green things..?)

    And if you make this paneer with vegetables recipe, please let me know what you think!

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    Recipe

    mix veg with paneer in a saerving bowl

    Paneer with Vegetables | Mixed Paneer

    Do you love paneer recipes but looking for a unique one? Try this paneer with vegetables recipe - you will never look back. This mixed paneer is a perfect option for lunch or dinner ideas for holidays or family events to celebrate the special day with your special ones!!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Basic, dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine asian, Indian
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 210 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Frying pan
    • 1 mixing bowl
    • 1 Spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 inch Ginger fresh
    • 4-5 cloves Garlic fresh
    • 2 Onions fresh
    • 4 Tomatoes fresh
    • 300 g Cauliflower fresh
    • 120 g Peas frozen
    • 150 g Carrot fresh
    • 180 g potato fresh
    • 150 g Paneer cubes frozen
    • 6 tablespoons Oil
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon garam masala
    • 2 bay leaves

    Instructions
     

    Marinate veggies and paneer

    • Prepare marinade by combining salt, red pepper, garam masala and turmeric into a bowl. Coat all the veggies and paneer well. Keep aside for 20-30 minutes.

    Cooking method

    • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and turn them aromatic.
    • Saute onions for 7-8 minutes. Add grated ginger and garlic. Turn them brown.
    • Stir in bay leaves, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masala. Cook for 2 minutes on low heat.
    • Pour in tomato puree and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
    • Add marinated veggies and paneer. Combine well.
    • Cover with a lid and cook until done with occasional stirring.
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with bread, roti or rice

    Video

    Notes

    1.  Do not overcook onions. Keep it partially cooked to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
    2. Cook onions on low heat only as we don’t want to burn them.
    3. Marinating vegetables is not essential, but it enhances the flavour of spices. I highly suggest this step as spices would be infused deeply into vegetables and paneer and give superb aroma and flavour to the dish.
    4. If using fresh paneer, fry them until slightly brown and let them cool before marinating.
    5. Frying paneer is a must as it will prevent it from crumbling while cooking with veggies.
    6. Add green chillies while making tomato puree to make this recipe spicier.
    7. Use a heavy-base bottom or a non-stick frying pan to make this paneer dish.
    8. Please don’t add water unless you feel the veggies are sticking to the base.
    9. Use chopped or grated tomatoes if you don’t have time to puree them.
    10. Grating ginger and garlic enhances their flavour. Skip this if you are short on time.
    11. Garnish with coriander leaves. (I skipped this as kids at my place don’t like these green things..?)
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings: 8
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 210
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 14.8g 19%
    Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
    Cholesterol 2mg 1%
    Sodium 1024mg 45%
    Total Carbohydrate 15.4g 6%
    Dietary Fiber 4.3g 15%
    Total Sugars 5.4g  
    Protein 6g  
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 53mg 4%
    Iron 2mg 9%
    Potassium 496mg 11%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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    Note: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.
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    1. Ramona

      September 10, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      I am such a paneer addict and always look for new recipes to make with this wonderful ingredient. Your recipe is excellent and packed with goodness. I love the flavours, I will definitely make it again and again.

      Reply
      • Abhi

        September 11, 2022 at 7:34 am

        Thanks Ramona! I am sure you would love it!!

        Reply
    2. Linda

      September 10, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      My whole family loved the aromas when I made this...they kept poking their heads into the kitchen wondering when dinner would be ready! Tons of great flavor and a keeper for vegetarian nights!

      Reply
      • Abhi

        September 11, 2022 at 7:36 am

        Thanks, Linda, for the kind words; this means a lot to me!!

        Reply
    3. Jacqui

      September 10, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! So delicious and wholesome.

      Reply
      • Abhi

        September 11, 2022 at 7:36 am

        Thanks, Jacqui!

        Reply
    4. nancy

      September 11, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      delicious! i love a good paneer recipe and this one was no exception

      Reply
    5. Shelby

      September 12, 2022 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      I love all the color in this dish! It was so comforting.

      Reply
    6. Katie

      September 12, 2022 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      This paneer recipe is divine! Love all the healthy vegetables, perfect weeknight dinner recipe!

      Reply

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