Delicious Paneer Thecha Recipe
Craving something flavorful, and different? Try this easy and trending Paneer Thecha Recipe A fusion of soft paneer cubes tossed in a spicy Maharashtrian green chili-garlic chutney. Great with roti, rice, or just as a snack.
Ingredients
- 200 grams Paneer
- 3 Green Chillies adjust according to your spice levels
- 10 Garlic Cloves
- ¼ cup Roasted Peanuts
- Coriander Leaves with Stems a handful
- Lemon Juice half a lemon
- Salt as needed
- 2 tablespoon Oil to cook the Paneer
Instructions
- Heat a pan. Add green chilies and garlic cloves. Sauté on medium flame until they get slightly roasted and charred. Add roasted peanuts and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Let everything cool to room temperature. Transfer to a mixer jar and grind coarsely (not smooth) with a lot of coriander leaves(along with stem), required amount of salt and lemon juice. If you have the time and patience, you can grind it using a mortar and pestle instead of a mixer grinder.
- Cut the paneer into cubes and coat them with the freshly made thecha mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan. Toss in the paneer cubes, cook on a low flame and lightly sauté until golden on all sides.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 0.3mg
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