How to Make Paneer and Sweet Corn Curry
A Yummy Curry With Many Health Benefits
Eating Paneer and sweet corn curry has many health benefits. The main ingredients used in this curry are paneer, sweet corn, and spices. Paneer is an excellent source of protein and folate. It helps to strengthen bones and teeth. Also, it reduces blood sugar levels. It boosts weight loss and heart health. It improves digestion.
Sweet corn is an energy enhancer. It is rich in vitamin B 12, folic acid, and iron that helps to form red blood cells in the body. It helps to reduce blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels. Each of the spices I used in this curry has its property that benefits the human body.
Making this curry was easy. It took me about 40 minutes to make it for 4 people. This curry is bright-colored, spicy, silky, and flavorful. Enjoy this curry with flatbread or aromatic steamed rice.
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Ingredients
- 2 corncobs, grated
- 1 cup paneer, washed, cut into 1-cm cubes
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2-inch ginger, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black pepper, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 pinches cinnamon powder, optional, gives good flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or as per taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- In a mixer jar, add chopped tomatoes and ginger. Grind to get a smooth paste. Collect it in a bowl. Keep aside.
- Grate the corn cobs. Keep the pulp aside.
- Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. While keeping heat medium-low, add paneer cubes. Saute them until they become firm and light golden-brown.
- Remove them and collect them on a plate. Keep aside.
- In the same pan, throw in cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
- Add tomato paste and some salt. Saute over low heat until the paste becomes thick.
- Add red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, sugar, crushed black pepper, cinnamon powder, and remaining salt.
- Saute the mixture on low heat until the mixture starts to leave the oil on the edges. Add grated sweet corn. Mix well. Cook the mixture until it becomes almost dry.
- Add 2 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and simmer it for 2 minutes. Add paneer and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Saute the mixture for a few seconds. Turn off the heat.
- Your favorite Paneer-Sweet corn curry is ready to serve! Transfer it to a serving dish.
- Serve this curry hot with flatbreads or aromatic rice. Enjoy the combo!
Important Note
I grated sweet corn cobs in this recipe. The pulp had less fiber and was smooth.
Alternatively, you can grind the corn kernels to get the pulp. But, the pulp you get by this method will not be as smooth as the one you get by grating the corncob.
Hence, the curry made by grating the corn cob is smoother than the curry made by grinding the kernels.
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 | |
| Calories | 198 |
| Calories from Fat | 54 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Fat 6 g | 9% |
| Carbohydrates 12 g | 4% |
| Sugar 2 g | |
| Fiber 2 g | 8% |
| Protein 8 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 2 mg | 1% |
| Sodium 12 mg | 1% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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