Roasted Paneer with Broccoli
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I want something that's both delicious and nutritious without spending hours in the kitchen. Paneer and broccoli make such a perfect pair, and roasting them together brings out incredible flavors while keeping everything simple and budget friendly. Broccoli is packed with vitamin C and fiber, making it wonderfully good for you, and the whole dish comes together in just 40 minutes from start to table. The aromatic blend of cumin, ginger, and garam masala gives it that warm, comforting taste my family loves, and honestly, there's minimal prep work involved. Give this one a try and you'll find yourself making it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gpaneer cheese(cut into 2cm cubes)
- 500 gbroccoli florets(cut into medium-sized pieces)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger(grated)
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- ½ teaspoonturmeric powder
- ½ teaspoonred chili powder
- 1 teaspoongaram masala
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 1 teaspoonsea salt(to taste)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh cilantro(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 210°C (410°F). Pat the paneer cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps them brown better.
Tip: Dry paneer crisps up beautifully during roasting; skip this step if you prefer a softer texture.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the paneer cubes and broccoli florets. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.
Tip: Blooming the spices with oil first intensifies their flavor, but mixing them dry and distributing evenly also works well.
- 4
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the paneer and broccoli, add salt, and toss thoroughly until all pieces are well coated.
- 5
Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring pieces are not overcrowded.
Tip: Use two baking sheets if needed; overcrowding steams the vegetables instead of roasting them.
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the paneer is golden brown at the edges and broccoli is tender with charred tips.
Tip: Look for light caramelization on the paneer for the best flavor and texture.
- 7
Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
Tip: Adding lemon juice while hot helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
- 8
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately while warm.
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