Vrat Wale Paneer Curry No Onion No Garlic Paneer Masala

This paneer masala or paneer sabzi (sabji) recipe is especially for all my readers who keep Navratri vrat, fasting, and upvas. Also, an excellent recipe to try for dinner on a daily basis for all my sattvic (satvik) food lovers and Jain friends.

For all those who are looking for some more no-onion, no-garlic vrat recipes, check out some of these below:

FASTING VRAT RECIPES NAVRATRI RECIPES SABUDANA RECIPES FOR FAST

I am a garlic lover, but I have realized that skipping garlic from recipes during important occasions and festivals can still make your dish delicious. For example, when trying the recipe below, you will not miss paneer butter masala at all. Trust me. And don’t get surprised with the ingredient list. I have not added anything else than the one given below. It is really simple, but the outcome is excellent. Just follow the recipe or video here.

I am a South Indian from the coastal Karnataka region, and rice is something we offer to Goddess Lakshmi in the form of naivedyam. I have therefore paired the recipe below along with a no-onion no-garlic GHEE RICE. If rice is restricted in your community during vrat days, then serve it with farali roti or chapati. Else you can also serve it with NAAN, ROTI, CHAPATI, or other rice items such as steamed rice, JEERA RICE or GHEE RICE.

Ingredients

8 to 10 Cashews, broken 1 tablespoon Ginger 2 to 3 Green chilies (adjust to taste) 3 Red chilies (for color) 3 Tomatoes, medium-sized, chopped 2 tablespoon Oil 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds 200 grams Paneer 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves or cilantro chopped Salt, to taste

How to make vrat wale paneer curry (no onion no garlic paneer masala)

Prepare the masala

Add cashews, ginger, green chilies, red chilies, tomato, and grind it to a smooth paste in a blender or mixer.

Making of Paneer Masala

In a pan on medium heat, add oil. Once the oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds. Add the ground masala, bring it to a boil, and simmer it for 5 minutes or until oil releases. You may add little water to adjust the consistency only if required. To this, add paneer cubes and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish it with coriander leaves and switch off the flame. It is super easy, right? Try this out today, and do share your comments.

I have not used butter and made it using oil. You can also make a PANEER BUTTER MASALA version by adding butter instead of oil. For onion garlic version of PANEER BUTTER MASALA check here. You can also use store-bought tomato puree or paste if needed. The cashews that I have added were sufficient to make my dish rich and creamy. You can substitute it with heavy cream, watermelon seeds, or almonds. I have used store-bought paneer today. You can even make it at home following the recipe on how to make cottage cheese or paneer at home. Do not overcook the paneer once you have added it to the dish. It will only make it more rubbery and chewy.

Instant Pot No-Onion No-Garlic Paneer Curry or Paneer Masala

Prepare the ground masala as given above. Press the SAUTE button. Add oil. Once hot, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds. To this, add ground masala along with ½ cup of water and mix. Close the IP lid with the valve to the sealing position. Use manual setting or Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes and quick release. Press the SAUTE button, add paneer cubes, cilantro and cook for 2 more minutes, and your vrat wale paneer curry is ready.