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Paneer Burgers IndiOdyssey Feast
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Pan-fried Paneer Burgers

Paneer is marinated in Indian spices and pan-fried in ghee
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Burger, Paneer, patti, Veggie Burger
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Marinate 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 549kcal

Equipment

  • Fry pan

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Chaat Masala
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tsp lemon juice Fresh squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Plain yogurt Or fresh milk, or water, enough to make a paste.
  • 200 grams Paneer
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 oz Cheese slices American cheese slices

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients into a paste (except ghee and paneer)
    Paneer Burgers marinate indiodyssey feast
  • Cut paneer into burger size and marinate for at least 15 minutes
    Paneer burgers IndiOdyssey Feast
  • Heat ghee in a fry pan; when hot, add the marinated paneer slicees and cook until gollden brown on each side. Careeful not to burn.
    Paneer burgers IndiOdyssey feast
  • Just before removing, if you would like, add some slliced cheese and cover to melt the cheese.
    Paneer burgers IndiOdyssey feast
  • Serve on toasted burger buns with all the usual accouterments, or, as I did, serve on a bed of steamed broccoli.
    Paneer Burgers IndiOdyssey Feast

Notes

Deciding to cut back just a little bit on carbs, I tried this paneer burger on a bed of steamed broccoli.
Not quite as seductive as between a burger bun slathered with ketchup and mayonnaise, but very good and would definitely have this again.
Paneer on Broccoli

Nutrition

Serving: 2patties | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 728mg | Iron: 1mg