This delectable Chilli Paneer dish is a great way to provide your toddler a delicious and healthy meal that is sure to bring a smile to their face. Paneer, a traditional Indian cheese, is combined with fresh chilli peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, tomato sauce, and spices to create a mild, yet flavourful dish for your little one to enjoy. This recipe is a great choice for Toddler Recipes Australia that is sure to be a hit with your toddler.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Chilli Paneer, Indian, Main
• Calories: 402
• Protein: 23.9
• Carbs: 21.3
• Fats: 24.2
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 400g firm paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon grated garlic
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 2 small green bell peppers, diced
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add the cumin seeds, and when they start to sizzle, add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a pinch of salt to help the onions caramelize a bit.

3. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

4. Add the ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chilli powder and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. Add the green bell peppers and sauté for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Add the tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Add the paneer cubes and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. Add the freshly ground pepper, red chilli flakes and cilantro and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. Serve hot with good company!

Recommended Sides

• Rice
• Naan
• Raita
• Mango chutney

No meal is complete without a bit of laughter, so while your chilli paneer is cooking, why not tell your little ones some classic food jokes like:

Q: What did the french fry say when he met the other french fry?

A: “ Wow, you’re so cut-e!”