Tandoori Paneer
This delectable Indian dish, Tandoori Paneer, is a great way to get your toddler to enjoy new flavours. Mild and subtly spiced, it’s an easy way to introduce your toddler to Indian cuisine. Suitable for toddlers and young children, this delicious vegetarian dish is simple to prepare and a great addition to your weekly toddler meal plan. So next time you’re looking to tantalise your toddler’s taste buds with a meal that is both nutritious and delicious, try this easy Tandoori Paneer recipe.
General Information
Servings: 5-6 people Key words: Paneer, Tandoori, Indian Calories: 446 Protein: 15g Carbs: 22g Fats: 18g Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 500g paneer, cut into cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste, or grated ginger or garlic
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- 1/4 cup oil for cooking
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
Directions
- Place the cubed paneer in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ginger garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, yogurt, lemon juice, chili powder, and oil. Mix until it forms a paste.
- Pour the paste over the paneer cubes and mix until the cubes are well-coated.
- Let the paneer marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a pan on medium-high heat and add oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the marinated paneer cubes to the pan and cook until they are golden brown.
- Flip the paneer cubes and cook until all the sides are golden brown.
- Once the paneer cubes are golden brown, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve immediately.
Recommended Sides
This Tandoori Paneer pairs well with a side of basmati rice or naan. It can also be served with a side of vegetable salad or chutney for a balanced meal!
Browse Cuisines
From the Blog
A quick little intro: these porridge jars are my top pick for cool March mornings because they can be made ahead, kept warm, and customised so your toddler actually eats them.
A couple of quick pointers from James that actually make mornings calmer: treat prep like a tiny assembly line and keep the finished bits where you can grab them without thinking. Below are his simplest, most repeatable stash-and-go moves.
There’s a bloke who swapped late-night server monitoring for late-night slow-cooker recipes, and he treats dinner the same way he used to treat security incidents: make a reliable template, test it, then automate the boring bits. Here are the real,...
Suggested Recipes
Tandoori Roti is a classic Indian flatbread that the whole family will love - perfect for scooping up...
Strawberry Waffles are a delightful breakfast treat that the whole family will love - perfect for lazy weekend...
Mint Pulao is a fragrant Indian rice dish that the whole family will love - perfect for lunchboxes,...
Vada Pav is Mumbai’s beloved street food brought home with a toddler-friendly twist that the whole family will...
Mysore Masala is a fragrant South Indian potato filling that the whole family will love - perfect for...
Never miss a recipe from us, subscribe to our newsletter