Paneer Thecha Recipe for Weight Loss | Lose Fat With High Protein Recipes | Indian Veg Diet by Richa

Paneer Thecha Recipe for Weight Loss | Lose Fat With High Protein Recipes | Indian Veg Diet by Richa

Calling all spice lovers! 🌶️ Today we’re making the viral Paneer Thecha. Soft paneer cubes are coated in a fiery, coarse thecha of green chillies, garlic and fresh coriander, then seared in desi ghee on a cast-iron tawa. It’s packed with protein, bursting with flavour, and made at home with simple ingredients. 🔥

Our twist: traditional thecha uses peanuts, but we make it with roasted almonds instead.

Hosted by our nutritionist Shabnam Shaikh with our chef. Stay till the end for the taste test! 😋

🧀 INGREDIENTS

For the thecha:
– Almonds – 40 g (used instead of peanuts)
– Garlic, chopped – as per taste
– Green chillies – as per your spice level
– Cumin seeds (jeera) – 1 spoon
– Fresh coriander (dhaniya) – as much as you like
– Salt – to taste

For the paneer:
– Paneer – 200 g, cut into cubes

For cooking:
– Desi ghee – as needed for frying
– Onion – to spread the ghee on the cast-iron tawa

👩‍🍳 HOW TO MAKE IT

1️⃣ Dry roast 40 g almonds lightly in a pan. Don’t over-roast; a light roast is all you need.
2️⃣ Add the chopped garlic and dry roast it.
3️⃣ Add the green chillies. Use more if you like it fiery, less if you prefer it mild.
4️⃣ Once everything is dry roasted, add 1 spoon of cumin seeds and roast.
5️⃣ Transfer the roasted mix to a plate and let it cool.
6️⃣ Meanwhile, cut 200 g paneer into cubes and keep aside.
7️⃣ Put the cooled roasted mix into a mixer jar. Add fresh coriander and salt to taste.
8️⃣ Grind it coarsely. Do NOT make a fine paste. Thecha is traditionally pounded on a sil-batta; we use a grinder here because of the almonds.
9️⃣ Coat the paneer cubes generously with the thecha on all sides. Don’t hold back on the coating!
🔟 Heat a cast-iron tawa and add desi ghee. Dip an onion piece on a spoon and use it to spread the ghee all over the tawa. This also stops the food from sticking.
1️⃣1️⃣ Place the coated paneer on the tawa. Keep flipping so it doesn’t burn underneath, and sear it well on all sides.
1️⃣2️⃣ Your spicy Paneer Thecha is ready to enjoy!

💡 Tip: Use only desi ghee for cooking, and a cast-iron tawa if you have one.

Who says healthy food has to be boring? Simple swaps like almonds for peanuts let you enjoy bold, spicy flavours while staying on your plan. ❤️

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(0:00) Introduction – Viral High-Protein Paneer Thecha
(1:08) Ingredients – Paneer, Coriander, Green Chillies, Garlic, Almonds & Cumin
(1:38) Why Almonds Instead of Peanuts + Dry Roasting Almonds
(2:54) Roasting Garlic and Green Chillies
(3:44) Adding Cumin, Cooling & Cutting the Paneer
(4:33) Grinding a Coarse Thecha with Coriander & Salt
(5:45) Coating Paneer Cubes with Thecha
(6:24) Desi Ghee & the Onion Trick on a Cast-Iron Tawa
(7:09) Searing the Paneer Thecha on All Sides
(8:15) Paneer Thecha Ready – Taste Test

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