Name: Thai Panang Paneer Curry recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Thai Panang Curry Paste -; 1 small onion, chopped; 5-6 garlic cloves; 1" galangal / ginger, sliced; 8-10 dry red chilies, soaked in water for 10-15 minutes; 1/4 cup coriander roots, chopped; 2-3 lemongrass (bottom part), sliced; 1/2 tsp. lime zest; 4-5 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tbsp. roasted peanuts; 1 tsp. roasted coriander powder; 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. pepper powder; 2 tbsp. tomato ketchup; 1 ts. sugar; 1 tsp. tamarind paste; salt to taste; Thai Panang Curry -; 200 gms paneer, cubed; 2-3 tbsp. oil; 3/4 cup panang paste; 1 cup coconut milk; 2-3 green chilies, slit; salt to taste

ABOUT Thai Panang Paneer Curry RECIPE

Protein rich paneer is cooked in a Thai style. This is the vegetarian version of the popular Thai Panang curry. This is quite an amazing curry that has some intense flavour and aroma coming from the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and coconut milk. The gravy has a creamy consistency and is spicy, sweet and sour. It is best relished with plain steamed rice.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Thai Panang Curry Paste -
1 small onion, chopped
5-6 garlic cloves
1" galangal / ginger, sliced
8-10 dry red chilies, soaked in water for 10-15 minutes
1/4 cup coriander roots, chopped
2-3 lemongrass (bottom part), sliced
1/2 tsp. lime zest
4-5 kaffir lime leaves
2 tbsp. roasted peanuts
1 tsp. roasted coriander powder
1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp. pepper powder
2 tbsp. tomato ketchup
1 ts. sugar
1 tsp. tamarind paste
salt to taste
Thai Panang Curry -
200 gms paneer, cubed
2-3 tbsp. oil
3/4 cup panang paste
1 cup coconut milk
2-3 green chilies, slit
salt to taste

Instructions

Thai Panang Curry Paste - Blend all the above mentioned ingredients to a smooth paste by adding some water. Store in an airtight container to be used later.
Thai Panang Curry - Heat oil in a pan / kadai and add the panang paste. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add salt, chilies, paneer cubes and coconut milk.
Simmer, covered on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy with plain steamed rice.

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