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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
10 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Perfect as an appetizer, it derives inspiration from Mexican and Indian cuisines. This fusion recipe combines protein-packed paneer (fresh cheese made from milk) and lip-smacking salsa with an Indian twist! —Priya Karmarkar
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Ingredients
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100 grams
paneer
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1
tomato, finely diced
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1/4 cup
onion, finely dices
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cilantro, chopped for garnishing
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to taste
salt, black pepper powder
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1 pinch
sugar
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1-2 teaspoons
lemon juice
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1 teaspoon
oil
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chaat masala, optional
Directions
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Cut the paneer into squares/rectangles that are about 0.5 cm thick.
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In a pan, heat sufficient oil and fry paneer pieces on both sides until golden brown. Remove on absorbent paper.
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In the same pan, fry onion until golden, followed by tomato. Sauté for a minute, add salt, sugar, black pepper powder. Mix well. Remove mixture in a bowl.
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For assembly, place paneer pieces in a serving dish and spread a spoonful of the prepared mixture on them. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sprinkle chaat masala.
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