Spicy Paneer Bites with Mint Chutney Sauce
Crispy Paneer Nuggets! Spicy paneer bites with turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, served with mint chutney dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Crispy Paneer Cubes
- 1 8-10 ounce package paneer
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon potato starch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mint Chutney Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain, thick yogurt, like full-fat Greek Yogurt, divided
- 1/8 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper or other green chili pepper, stem removed*
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cube the paneer, then place in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, starch, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cayenne and salt. Set aside.
Make the chutney
- Place 1/4 cup of the yogurt, mint, cilantro, pepper, sugar, cumin and lemon juice in a or mini blender, like a . Blend until creamy, then place into a small bowl and add the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt. Mix until well combined.
Make the cubes
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large skillet, like a cast iron skillet. Add the paneer and cook until crispy on all sides, turning every 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove and serve right away with the dipping sauce.
Notes
*For a less spicy dipping sauce, seed the pepper
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 0.4mg