Masala Paneer Stir‑Fry
Cubed paneer tossed with bell peppers, onions, and a quick tikka masala sauce.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g Paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
- 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 Green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium Onion, sliced
- 100 ml Tikka masala sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Garam masala(optional)
- 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat; add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, stir‑fry for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften but retain some crunch.
- 3
Add the cubed paneer and cook, stirring gently, for 2 minutes to lightly brown the pieces.
- 4
Pour in the tikka masala sauce, sprinkle the optional garam masala, and stir to coat everything evenly; simmer for 5–6 minutes until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are cooked through.
- 5
Season with salt to taste, garnish with chopped cilantro if using, and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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