How to make Urad Dal with Paneer? Urad Dal with Paneer Recipe
Urad Dal with Paneer is a very smart recipe that is made from daily ingredients. Just remember to soak urad dal for 2 hrs in advance. It is the best healthy option to be served with roti or paratha.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup urad dal
- 1/2 cup small paneer cubes
- 1/2 tsp haldi
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Jeera
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tbsp finely dhaniya
Method:
- Soak urad dal in advance for 2 hours and drain it well.
- Combine the urad dal, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, salt and 1¼ cups of water in a cooker, mix well and cook it for 1 whistle.
- Keep the cooker aside till all the steam escapes. Drain the mixture and leave it.
- Take a pan, add some oil and sauté paneer for 2-3 minutes till it turns light brown in color. Keep it aside
- In same pan add cumin seeds.Once they crackle add onions and sauté on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, green chillies, chilli powder, remaining ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, 2 tbsp of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes, keep stirring.
- Add the cooked urad dal and mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
- Add the sautéed paneer and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with Butter Roti or Paratha.