Chole Paneer Masala Recipe | Chana Paneer
Chole Paneer is a delicious Indian dish that combines spicy chickpeas (chole) with soft and creamy paneer cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup paneer, cubed
- 1 cup chickpeas (canned or soaked overnight and boiled)
- 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), crushed
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan or kadai over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the tomato puree and cook for a few minutes until the oil separates from the mixture.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked chickpeas (chole) and paneer cubes to the pan. Stir gently to coat them with the spice mixture.
- Add garam masala and crushed kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves). Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.