Serves: 4
Total Calories: 1,356

8 ounces (1 recipe) Paneer Cheese or store-bought
1 cup shelled frozen soybean, thawed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, coarsely ground
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1 to 3 fresh green chili pepper, such as serrano, minced with seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon , hot red pepper flake, , or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stems
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala

1. Prepare the paneer cheese and crumble it coarsely. Put the soybeans in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook in the microwave on high power 3 to 4 minutes or until the soybeans are very soft.
Alternately, put them in a saucepan in water to cover and boil until tender.

2. Head the oil in a medium nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the cumin and fenugreek seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato and green chili peppers and cook, stirring as needed, until most the juices evaporate, about 7 minutes.

3. Add all the coriander, cumin, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and salt to the pan, then mix in the soy beans and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the paneer cheese and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat the first 2 to 3 minutes and then over medium heat until golden, 10 minutes. Mix in the cilantro and mint. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with garam masala, and serve.

From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 1,356
Calories from Fat: 420

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