1001 Easy Microwave Paneer Curries

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This cookbook lists 1000 microwave Paneer curries, greatly simplified, so that a first time cook can easily cook them.  10 different types of paneer is combined with ten different bases and 10 different flavouring techniques to create a thousand different recipes.  These recipes are graded from easy to tough – 000 being the easiest and 999 being the toughest.

 Paneer types :

Column 1 lists the 10 different types of ‘paneer’ as listed below : 

0.:    Plain Paneer can be used in many curries, but it has the tendency to fall apart on prolonged cooking.

1.:   Crumbled Paneer is used in dry or gravy based curries called Burjis

2.:   Achari Paneer  is paneer marinated in a spicy pickle. This is then used in a curry.

3.:   Marinated Paneer  is paneer soaked in the basic marinade of yogurt and spices for an hour or more.

4.:   Stir fried Paneer holds its shape well on cooking.

5.:   Flavoured Paneer  is paneer prepared with a variety of flavouring agents.

6.:   Exotic Paneer  is made from a variety of milk from other mammals.

7.:   Tofu   is made by curdling soya milk . A variety of tofu is available and firm tofu can be used in place of paneer.

8.:   Grilled/ deep fried  Paneer, with its crunchy exterior and a soft interior, provides the curry with an interesting texture.

9.:   You can also experiment by using any non melting cheese ( like the halloumi or the Hispanic cheeses like queso panela, Queso Manchego etc). You can also use any combination of the above types of paneer. A variety of vegetables or pulses can also be cooked along with paneer. 

For explanation of bases and flavouring techniques, please see 10 simple paneer recipes and  100 Paneer recipes. And that’s my submission for MEC, hosted by Ramya for her event Protein rich foods.

 Model Recipes : For detailed recipes, check out these  recipes from my fellow bloggers.

Shahi Paneer, 
Paneer Burji,
Paneer Makhanwala
Paneer Jalfrezi