Tandoori Paneer

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Ingredients

1 cup brown basmati rice
3 cups water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound paneer cheese, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice (1/2 of a lemon)
1 cup cauliflower florets, steamed
3/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt

Rated: (4/5), based on 1 review

Ready to try your hand at Indian cooking? Our version of Tandoori Paneer is mild enough for your baby, and she’ll love the taste of this Indian cheese, with its trademark lemon zing. You should be able to find Paneer at your grocery store or specialty market.

Submitted by:
Shane Valentine Shane Valentine, author of The Baby Cuisine Cookbook, and part of the Food Revolution as it relates to preschoolers in America. His groundbreaking program is changing the way tots and parents experience food, while challenging thoughts and feelings around the current state of food in our country.

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MAKE IT

1. Rinse rice in three changes of water.

2. Bring and water to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover.

3. Cook for 30 minutes.

4. Also steam cauliflower in a separate pot until fork tender (approx. 10 minutes)

5. In a bowl, combine cinnamon, turmeric, garam masala, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix until combined.

6. Add in paneer and lemon juice and mix together gently.

7. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

8. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.

9. Add paneer mixture and stir.

10. Saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring often.

11. In a large bowl, mix together cooked rice, cooked paneer, cooked cauliflower and yogurt. For younger babies, puree in a food processor to desired consistency.

CLEAN IT

Chose organic Yogurt (and everything dairy where possible)

GREEN IT

Buy your spices in bulk, especially if you don’t cook Indian food often. Check out our video explaining the benefits of buying in bulk.

MAKE IT FUN

Baby: Have them smell the herbs, especially as you simmer them with the paneer – it is so aromatic!

Tots: Have them help, and assist them in measuring out the spices. Stir all the ingredients together and serve the meal for everyone! You will see their big smile since they helped make the dish and then serve it!

Reviews

Jo (Guest)

Submitted on May 5, 2011 at 7:10 pm

I made this recipe using tofu instead of paneer (there isn't a good source for paneer here and I didn't have time to make any) and it turned out really great. It was very simple to make and my baby couldn't get enough. I sometimes make paneer as it is simple and I use the resulting whey as a wholesome soup stock. This was a quick dish and a family-pleaser. Thanks!