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Peri Peri Paneer
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306
kcal
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Prep
5
minutes
mins
Cook
15
minutes
mins
1
hour
hr
Total
1
hour
hr
20
minutes
mins
This delicious peri peri paneer is the perfect vegetarian protein option for serving over rice, in wraps, or however else you want to serve it!
Servings
2
Course
Main Meals
Cuisine
Portugese
Ingredients
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200
g
paneer
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1
tablespoon
Greek yoghurt
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1
tablespoon
medium peri-peri sauce
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1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
▢
0.5
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
▢
0.5
teaspoon
garlic powder
▢
0.5
teaspoon
onion powder
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0.5
teaspoon
cumin
▢
Salt and pepper
to taste
Method
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Cut the paneer into small cubes and add to a mixing bowl
200 g paneer
Add the spices, Greek yoghurt, and peri-peri sauce and mix together to form the marinated.
1 tbsp Greek yoghurt,
1 tbsp medium peri-peri sauce,
1 tsp smoked paprika,
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper,
0.5 tsp garlic powder,
0.5 tsp onion powder,
0.5 tsp cumin,
Salt and pepper
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinated paneer for at least 1 hour.
To cook, place the paneer cubes in the air fryer and spray with cooking oil. Air fry at 220C for 10 - 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the paneer is charred on all sides.
Nutrition
Calories
306
kcal
Carbohydrates
4
g
Protein
15
g
Fat
26
g
Saturated Fat
15
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Cholesterol
66
mg
Sodium
202
mg
Potassium
65
mg
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
1
g
Vitamin A
722
IU
Vitamin C
5
mg
Calcium
499
mg
Iron
1
mg
Notes
Marinate:
Minimum 1 hour, overnight is best.
Air fryer:
220°C, 10–15 minutes, flip halfway. Don’t overcrowd.
Oven alternative:
220°C for 20–25 minutes on a lined tray.
Storage:
Fridge 3 days. Marinated paneer freezes for 1 month.
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