Roasted Paneer with Courgette
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes from start to finish. Roasted paneer with courgette is wonderfully simple yet feels special enough for guests. The paneer gets beautifully golden and crispy while the courgettes soften and caramelize, all infused with fragrant spices like cumin and coriander. What I love most is that courgettes are packed with vitamins and fiber while being incredibly low in calories, making this dish as nutritious as it is delicious. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, so it won't break the bank.
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Ingredients
- 400 gpaneer cheese(cut into 2cm cubes)
- 3 mediumcourgettes(sliced into half-moons)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- ½ teaspoonturmeric powder
- 1 teaspooncoriander powder
- ½ teaspoonred chilli flakes
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonslemon juice
- 3 tablespoonsfresh coriander leaves(chopped)
- to tastesea salt
- to tasteblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the paneer gets golden and crispy edges.
- 2
Pat the paneer cubes dry with paper towels and arrange them on one side of the baking tray.
Tip: Drying the paneer prevents steam and helps achieve better browning.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander powder, chilli flakes, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a spice paste.
Tip: Mixing the spices with oil helps them distribute evenly and prevents burning.
- 4
Brush half of the spice mixture over the paneer cubes, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Tip: Don't skip this step—the coating is what creates those delicious crispy edges.
- 5
Roast the paneer in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
Tip: Keep an eye on it after 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- 6
While the paneer roasts, toss the courgette slices with the remaining spice mixture in a bowl.
Tip: Prepare the courgettes while waiting to save time.
- 7
Remove the paneer from the oven and push it to the sides of the tray, then add the courgette slices to the centre.
Tip: This allows the courgettes to cook in their own space without crowding the paneer.
- 8
Return the tray to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes more until the courgettes are tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
Tip: The courgettes are done when they're soft but still hold their shape.
- 9
Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice while everything is still hot, then sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves.
Tip: The heat helps the lemon juice infuse into the vegetables and paneer.
- 10
Transfer to a serving plate, season with additional salt and pepper if needed, and serve warm as a main course or side dish.
Tip: This dish is best enjoyed immediately while the paneer is still warm and crispy.
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