BAKED PANEER (PANIR ) PATTIES

Baked Paneer (Panir ) Patties image

Provided by JacquelineS

Categories Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

panir, from 2 gal. milk
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, minced
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups cream
fresh lemon or lime wedge

Steps:

Cut paneer into 1/4 inch thick squares.
Mix all the other ingredients to form a paste (a thick creamy sauce).
spread some of the paste on the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan, then arrange the panner squares on top of it. Spread the remaining paste on the tops of the paneer, coating thoroughly.
Cover with foil, and marinate overnight (5-6 hours) in the refrigerator.
Heat over to 400 degrees.
Bake with foil on 20 minutes. Remove foil, continue baking until the tops are browned and the sauce has become like clarified butter. Serve with lemon or lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 16.3, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1