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Paneer sabji

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

2 min read
Last updated November 2026
Paneer sabji

Prep and cooking time: 25 mins

  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • High-protein
  • Lower-carbohydrate

Ingredients

Serves: 4

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 500g paneer cut into cubes (or ricotta, cut into cubes and grilled in the oven)
  • 4 cloves of garlic, blended
  • 5cm ginger, blended
  • 2 onions, blended
  • 3 heaped tsp ground coriander
  • 1 ½ heaped tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp dried chilli (optional)
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek (optional)
  • 1 medium aubergine, cubed
  • 3 peppers, cut into large chunks
  • 100g spinach
  • 1 tbsp ground garam masala
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Method

Step 1

Heat 1-2 tbs of oil in a pan and fry the paneer cubes, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Add the garlic, ginger, and onion to a blender or food processor and puree. Transfer the puree to the pan and stir for 1-2mins.

Step 3

Add the cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the pan and stir, until a thick paste forms.

Step 4

Add the tinned tomatoes, chilli, and fenugreek (if using) to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Cook on medium heat for 5mins, or until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Add the paneer, aubergine, and peppers to the pan and cook for 10-15mins, or until vegetables are cooked through.

Step 7

Add the spinach and garam masala, stir to incorporate.

Step 8

Serve with chopped coriander.

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