Grilled Paneer and Bamboo Shoot Stir-fry
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish. Paneer and bamboo shoots make such a delicious combination, and honestly, it's incredibly budget friendly since both ingredients are inexpensive and available year round. The best part? Bamboo shoots are packed with fiber and nutrients that are really good for digestion, so you're getting something wholesome along with incredible flavor. The ginger and garlic base creates this wonderful aromatic foundation, while the grilled paneer gets beautifully golden and crispy. It's the kind of simple, satisfying dish that feels fancy enough for company but easy enough for a regular Tuesday night.
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Ingredients
- 400paneer
- 473 mlbamboo shoots(sliced)
- 4 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 2½ cmginger(grated)
- 2 pieceschili pepper(finely chopped)
- 2 mediumtomato(diced)
- 2 tbspoil
- 1 tspturmeric powder
- 1 tspcumin powder
- 1 bunchcorainder leaves(chopped)
- 1 tspsalt
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add garlic, ginger, and chili pepper. Sauté for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the diced tomatoes and cook until soft.
- 4
Stir in turmeric and cumin powders, followed by the sliced bamboo shoots.
- 5
Cook for 5 minutes, then add the cubed paneer.
Tip: Stir gently to combine.
- 6
Cook for another 15 minutes, season with salt.
Tip: Stir occasionally.
- 7
Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.
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