Paneer Matar

Paneer Matar

Creamy Cottage Cheese and Peas Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Non-stick frying pan or skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped or pureed onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste.
  • Sauté for about 5 minutes until onions turn golden brown.
  • Stir in the ground cumin and coriander powder.
  • Cook for another minute.
  • Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the cubed cottage cheese and shelled green peas to the pan.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt over the mixture.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Pour in half a cup of lukewarm water and stir gently.
  • Cover the pan and let it simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the peas are tender and the flavors are well combined.
  • Once cooked, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

For a complementary pairing, consider serving this creamy cottage cheese and peas curry with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a fruity white wine such as Riesling. These wines will complement the richness of the dish without overpowering its delicate flavors.

Nutrition values

Calories: 280 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 20 g | Vet: 10 g | Suiker: 7 g
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Course; Curry / Lunch / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Green Beans & Potato Curry

Green Beans & Potato Curry

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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add pureed onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
  • Stir in cumin powder and coriander powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add cubed potatoes and French style cut green beans to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-spice mixture.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder and chili powder over the vegetables.
  • Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 15 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
  • Once the potatoes and green beans are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Green Beans & Potato Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 35 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi

Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi

Peppers & Potato Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:19 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add pureed onions, tomatoes, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
  • Stir in cumin powder and coriander powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add cubed potatoes and sliced green bell peppers to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder and chili powder over the vegetables.
  • Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 15 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and peppers are tender.
  • Once the potatoes and peppers are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Peppers & Potato Curry (Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 35 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Alu Matar

Alu Matar

Peas & Potato Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add pureed onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
  • Stir in cumin powder and coriander powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add cubed potatoes and shelled green peas to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-spice mixture.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder and chili powder over the vegetables.
  • Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 15 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and peas are tender.
  • Once the potatoes and peas are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Peas & Potato Curry (Alu Matar) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 35 g | Eiwitten: 7 g | Vet: 4 g | Suiker: 6 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Shorshe Dharosh

Shorshe Dharosh

Okra & Mustard
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Preparation 5 minutes
Preparation time:15 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over low heat.
  • Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and fry for about 30 seconds until they start to splutter.
  • Stir in the mustard paste and cook for another minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
  • Add whole okra to the pan and toss to coat with the mustard mixture.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt over the okra.
  • Mix well.
  • Cook the okra on medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crisp.
  • Once the okra is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Okra & Mustard (Shorshe Dharosh) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 100 kcal | koolhydraten: 10 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 2 g
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Course; Main Course
Cuisine; India

Masala Bhindi

Masala Bhindi

Okra Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:28 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add pureed onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
  • Stir in cumin powder and coriander powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add pureed tomato to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-spice mixture.
  • Add cubed potatoes and sliced okra to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt over the vegetables.
  • Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
  • Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 30 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Okra Curry (Masala Bhindi) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 150 kcal | koolhydraten: 20 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 7 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Sarson ka Saag

Sarson ka Saag

Mustard Greens
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:30 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pureed onion and tomato, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
  • Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add chopped mustard greens to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
  • Pour in 1 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the mustard greens cook for about 25 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are tender.
  • Once the mustard greens are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 60 kcal | koolhydraten: 8 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 3 g | Suiker: 2 g
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Course; Main Course
Cuisine; India

Alu Saag

Alu Saag

Potato & Spinach Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:30 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pureed onion and tomato, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
  • Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add chopped spinach to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
  • Add cooked potato cubes to the pan.
  • Mix well with the spinach mixture.
  • Pour in 1 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 25 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend together and the potatoes are tender.
  • Stir well to ensure that the spinach blends well with the spices.
  • Cover with a lid during cooking.
  • Once the curry is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Potato & Spinach Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 30 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 8 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Chana Saag

Chana Saag

Chickpea & Spinach Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:30 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • eat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pureed onion and tomato, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
  • Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add pureed spinach leaves to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
  • Add cooked potato cubes to the pan.
  • Mix well with the spinach mixture.
  • Pour in 1 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 25 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend together and the potatoes are tender.
  • Add canned chickpeas to the pan.
  • Mix well with the spinach and potato mixture.
  • Let the curry simmer for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Once the curry is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Chickpea & Spinach Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 40 g | Eiwitten: 10 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Paneer

Paneer

Cottage Cheese Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:15 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pureed onion and tomato, ginger paste, garlic paste, and chopped cilantro/coriander leaves to the hot oil.
  • Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
  • Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
  • Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add cubed paneer (cottage cheese) to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the paneer to absorb the flavors of the curry.
  • Add chopped green chili to the pan and mix well.
  • Once the curry is heated through and the paneer is coated with the spices, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves before serving.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Paneer (Cottage Cheese Curry) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 10 g | Eiwitten: 15 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Course; Cheese / Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India