Grilled Paneer with Bean Sprout
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a dish I absolutely love making on busy weeknights because it comes together in just 45 minutes from start to table. Grilled paneer with bean sprouts is my go to when I want something impressive but simple, and honestly, it's incredibly budget friendly too. The paneer gets beautifully charred and crispy on the grill while staying soft inside, and those fresh bean sprouts add such a wonderful crunch. What I really appreciate is how paneer is packed with protein and calcium, making this a genuinely nutritious meal that doesn't feel heavy. The lemon juice and fresh coriander brighten everything up, and the whole thing comes together without any fuss. Trust me, this is a recipe that feels fancy but asks so little of you in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400 gramspaneer
- 473 mlbean sprouts
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 teaspoonchili flakes
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 237 mlcoriander(chopped for garnish)
- 1lime(cut into wedges)
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Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Cube the paneer into bite-sized pieces and marinate it in the mixture for 15 minutes.
- 3
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- 4
Grill the marinated paneer pieces for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5
In a separate bowl, toss the bean sprouts with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Serve the grilled paneer with the seasoned bean sprouts. Garnish with chopped coriander and lime wedges.
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