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Slow-Cooked Paneer with cumin and coriander

This Middle Eastern Toast leans on cumin and coriander to do the heavy lifting. We slow-cook the Paneer for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 1,134 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Slow-Cooked Paneer with cumin and coriander
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and coriander 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 slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the tahini and the rest of the cumin and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion 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.

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

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