Quick Paneer Quesadilla with Curry Spice
A cheesy quesadilla filled with paneer and mild curry seasoning, served with a cool cilantro dip.

Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 100 g Paneer
- 2 All-purpose flour tortillas
- 50 g Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Mild curry powder
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro leaves
- 60 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Lime juice
- 1 pinch Salt(optional)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- 2
Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half the mozzarella, crumble the paneer, sprinkle curry powder, add the remaining mozzarella, and top with the second tortilla.
- 3
Cook 2‑3 minutes per side until the tortillas are golden and the cheese is melted; remove and cut into wedges.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the dip; serve alongside the quesadilla.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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