How to Marinate Paneer (For Grilling or Curries)
Learn how to marinate paneer with this easy recipe. It can be grilled, air fried, or added to your favorite curries for incredible tastiness.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz package paneer
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp minced garlic or ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cayenne or kashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by cutting the paneer into cubes or 1/2" slabs (cubes for curry or skewers, slabs for grill or bbq).
- In a bowl, mix the oil, lemon juice, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne powder and salt.
- Add the paneer cubes to the bowl. Gently toss them with the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Be careful not to break the paneer. I find it easiest to use my hands.
- Let the paneer marinate. Even 15-30 minutes can make a difference, but if you have time, letting it sit for an hour or two in the fridge will deepen the flavors.
- After marinating, you can cook the paneer as desired. It's great grilled, pan-fried, or added directly to your paneer curries for that extra layer of flavor.
Notes
- If using marinated paneer in recipes (which I recommend - it's so good!), reduce the amount of salt and cayenne (or kashmiri chilli powder) in the curry by 1/2 tsp to account for the salt and cayenne added directly to the paneer.
- Then, taste a spoonful of the curry with a bite of paneer before you decide if you should add more salt or cayenne/chilli powder to the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 0.1mg