Methi Malai Paneer is a delicious, nutritious toddler recipe from India that is perfect for kids in Australia! This protein-packed meal combines creamy cottage cheese and nutrient-rich fenugreek leaves in a rich and creamy sauce. With a blend of traditional Indian spices, Methi Malai Paneer is sure to be a hit with toddlers and parents alike. It’s a great way to introduce Indian cuisine into their developing diet, as well as providing them with a nutritious, flavourful and warming meal.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Paneer, Methi, Indian Food,
- Calories: 277.3 kcal
- Protein: 13.3 g
- Carbs: 19.4 g
- Fats: 17.2 g
- Preparation Time: 15 mins
- Cooking Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 340 g Paneer
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 15 g ginger
- 3 tablespoons of oil
- 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon of kitchen king masala
- ½ teaspoon of garam masala
- 2 tablespoons of cream
- 15 g Cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons of fenugreek leaves (dried or fresh)
Directions
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Start with cutting the paneer into cubes. Make sure they’re bite-sized cubes so they’re not a choking hazard for toddlers.
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Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger and set aside.
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Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they begin to crackle, add the onion, garlic and ginger and fry until translucent.
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Add kitchen king masala, garam masala and cream and mix well.
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Add the paneer cubes and mix it until the cubes are coated with the masala.
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Add the fenugreek leaves and cilantro leaves, mix everything together and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
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Take off the heat and serve the Methi Malai Paneer hot with a side of rice, rotis or naan.
Recommended Sides
- Rice
- Rotis
- Naan
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