Indian Styled Feta Cheese – Ekadasi Paneer Makhani

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 2
Indian Styled Feta Cheese - Ekadasi Paneer Makhani recipe in a rich tomato sauce
in Vegetarian

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons ghee
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
1 curry leaf , chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot ( grated )
2 green chilies , slit
1/2 cup light cream
200 g reduced-fat feta cheese , rinsed ( I prefer the Greek-style )
6 -8 large tomatoes ( peeled , chopped and pureed )
1/2 green bell pepper , chopped
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt , use fasting salt for ekadasi ( or more to taste )
fresh thyme , chopped
fresh coriander , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
270
Sugar
8g
Fat
18g
This Indian-styled Feta Cheese - Ekadasi Paneer Makhani is a unique twist on a popular Indian classic. Prepared with reduced-fat Greek-style feta cheese in a rich tomato sauce infused with cinnamon, bay leaves, green bell pepper, and other aromatic ingredients, this vegetarian main course is perfect for any meal. Eating this dish is a complete treat as it has a rich creamy texture with unique tangy-spicy flavors. It's best served hot with naan, roti, or rice. The unique blend of spices, herbs, and feta cheese will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Instructions

1.In a pan, heat the ghee on medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, bay leaves, curry leaf, gingerroot and green chilies. Saute for a minute or two.
2.Add the tomato puree, green bell pepper, brown sugar, and salt to the pan. Cook for around 5 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
3.Add the feta cheese to the pan and mix well. Slowly pour in the light cream, stirring gently.
4.Add chopped thyme and coriander to the pan and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes until the cheese becomes soft and pliable.
5.Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice!

PROS

This Indian-style paneer dish is a unique twist on the classic dish and the feta cheese adds a refreshing flavor to the curry.
It is healthy, rich in taste, and a perfect vegetarian main course for any meal.

CONS

Paneer dishes tend to be high in calories and fat content, so portion control is key when enjoying this dish.
Additionally, cooking with bay leaves can cause the dish to become bitter if they are not removed from the dish before serving.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Feta cheese is a great source of protein, calcium, and Vitamin B12. While it is a relatively high-fat dairy product, it is lower in calories than other cheeses. Tomatoes, green bell peppers, gingerroot and chilies are all excellent sources of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals which help to boost your immune system and improve overall health.

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