Paneer Idiyappam is one of the classic Idiyappam Recipe made with Idiyappam/Rice sevai & Paneer with some Spice Powder. Soft idiyappam when blended with spices & paneer tastes heavenly. In coimbatore at hotel named Village, they serve number of varieties of idiyappam. Usually we order Paneer idiyappam. It tasted so yummy. Then i came home and tried twice or thrice it came out well.My husband told that taste was so delicious, and it tasted the same as we ate in Village hotel. So i wanted to share this recipe with you all.
Paneer Idiyappam
Prep Time : 10 min. Cook Time : 20 minutes.
Recipe Category:Main Course
Recipe cuisine:Indian
Serves : 3 .Ingredients
Idiyappam/ Instant Rice sevai - 2 +1/2 cups.
Paneer - 100 gms (crumbled/grated)
Onion - 2.
tomato -2.
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp.
salt - as needed.
To Temper
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
curry leaves - 1 sprig.
Green chillies - 1.
Preparation
Idiyappam/ Instant Rice sevai - 2 +1/2 cups.
Paneer - 100 gms (crumbled/grated)
Onion - 2.
tomato -2.
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp.
salt - as needed.
To Temper
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
curry leaves - 1 sprig.
Green chillies - 1.
Preparation
- Make idiyappam or cook Instant Rice Sevai as per the instruction on Packet & keep it ready.
- chop the onions & tomatoes finely.
- slit the Green chilly.
- Grate or crumble the paneer.
Method
- Heat the oil, add mustard seeds when it splutters add cumin seeds. When it sizzles add Green chilly & curry leaves.
- When chilly turns its colour, add chopped onions.Saute till it turns transparent.
- Then add tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala,turmeric Powder & salt.
- Saute till tomatoes turns mushy .
- Then add Grated Paneer, mix well such that it blends well with everything.
- Finally add Idiyapam/sevai & mix Gently without breaking the idiyappam. Garnish with fresh cilantro & switch off the flame.
Notes
- you can add Ginger Garlic paste, while adding onions.
- you can add handful of cooked peas or corn before adding paneer.
- you can replace chilli powder & Garam Masala with Sambar powder for different taste.
- don't saute the paneer for longer time, else it turns rubbery.
- Always serve warm.
