5.0 from 24 votes
Indian Broccoli with Paneer
A wonderfully flavorful and fragrant vegetarian Indian dish that works perfectly as both a side dish or starter!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets with long stems attached (broccolini is another great choice)
- 12 ounces paneer cheese, cut into strips 1/4 inch thick and 3/4 to 1 inch wide
- Pinch of ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon nigella seeds (aka kalonji seeds)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut in half and sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Blanch the broccoli in bowling water for a minute or two, just until lightly softened but still crispy. Immediately place in ice water to prevent further softening. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the ghee in a frying pan (preferably nonstick as you will be adding the paneer shortly) and add the seeds. Fry until fragrant and lightly toasted, being careful not to scorch them (otherwise they'll become bitter). Add the onion and continue to cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, mace and salt and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Add a little more ghee to the pan and fry the paneer on both sides until lightly browned, sprinkling with a little salt and a light pinch of ground cumin.Return the onion mixture to the pan along with the blanched broccoli and heat through, stirring minimally to prevent breaking the paneer. Add salt to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
138mg
(6%)
Potassium
271mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
69.2mg
(77%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 69.2mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.