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Garlic Paneer Bites

Golden-seared paneer cubes with garlic and chilli flakes — an estimated 15 g of protein per serving, ready in 15 minutes.

The fastest way to add serious protein to a plate that doesn't have enough. Paneer cubes seared hard in a little oil, then tossed with sliced garlic and chilli flakes for the last minute. Eat them beside eggs, over a bowl, or straight from the pan — no judgement.

By The Chef Kitchen · · · Version 1.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Servings
2
Cost / serving
₹40
Small bowl of golden seared paneer cubes with garlic and chilli flakes

Estimated nutrition per serving

How we calculate →

Covers one serving of this side on its own, every listed ingredient included. Based on regular full-fat paneer.

Calories
250kcal
Protein
15.5g
Carbs
3g
Fat
19.5g
Fibre
0.2g
Added sugar
0g

Ingredients (2 servings)

  • 170 gPaneer

    Swap: Use firm tofu: press it well first and expect a lighter result.

  • 2 cloveGarlic — thinly sliced
  • 1 tspVegetable oil
  • ½ tspChilli flakes (optional)
  • to tasteSalt — to taste

Method

  1. Cut the paneer into 2 cm cubes and pat them dry — dry paneer sears, wet paneer steams.

  2. Heat the oil in a nonstick pan on medium-high and sear the cubes 1–2 minutes per side until golden.

  3. Drop the heat, add the garlic and chilli flakes, and toss for one minute — the garlic should turn pale gold, not brown.

  4. Season with salt and serve hot.

Storage

Best straight from the pan. Refrigerate up to 2 days and re-crisp in a hot dry pan — the microwave turns them rubbery.

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