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Baked Paneer with lemongrass and lime

The kind of Thai plate you make on repeat. lemongrass and lime, a proper bake, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.5 from 3,061 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook90 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Baked Paneer with lemongrass and lime
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass and lime elements, and pat the paneer dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the paneer and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the red curry paste and the rest of the lemongrass and lime flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped mint and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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