Bored of your regular meals! Well, then it’s time for that most welcome transgression to satisfy your palate. A delectable marriage between Indian and Mediterranean culinary delights, this Paneer Lasagna boasts of oodles of protein with abundant flavour in a ‘vegetarian avtaar’! Great visuals and a meal in itself…can be paired with a wine of your choice for those romantic or indulgent evenings with friends.
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| Course | Main Course |
| Servings | 2 – 4 persons |
| Preparation Time | 15 – 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
Ingredients for Paneer Lasagna(1cup=200ml, 1 tbsp=15ml) |
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| 500 gm | Cottage cheese block (Paneer block) |
| ½ cup | Finely chopped mix vegetables (carrot, red-yellow capsicum, beans) |
| 6 Nos. | Large tomatoes |
| 1 tbsp | Garlic paste |
| 1 tsp | Red chili powder / red chili flakes |
| 1-2 tsp | Sugar |
| 1 tbsp | Tomato ketchup (I use Maggi Hot n Sweet Brand) |
| A handful | Basil leaves |
| 1 tsp | Oregano (optional) |
| Salt to taste | |
| Pepper to taste | |
| Olive oil for cooking | |
| ¼th cup | White sauce (optional) |
| 3 – 4 tbsp | Grated cheese |
Instructions for Paneer Lasagna |
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| 1 | Cut the paneer into roundels (8 cm dia) or squares (7 cm x 7 cm) ½ inch thickness; keep aside.
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| 2 | Boil the tomatoes in hot water until skin peels off. Drain the water. De skin and puree it. |
| 3 | Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic. Add the tomato puree. Add in salt, red chili flake (powder), tomato ketchup and sugar. Cook and reduce it for about 8 –10 minutes. (This should not be too thick nor too thin). Add in chopped basil leaves after cooking (can add oregano too). |
| 4 | Sauté the finely chopped vegetables in olive oil for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. The vegetables should retain their crunch. |
| 5 | Now grill the paneer with olive oil on a pan. Season with salt and pepper.
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| 6 | In a baking dish, spread about 1 – 2 tbsp of tomato sauce. |
| 7 | Layer one piece of paneer on it. Add in 1 tbsp of sautéed vegetable on it. Cover with the other paneer slice or disc.
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| 8 | Top the dish with the remaining tomato sauce.
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| 9 | Pour 2 – 3 tbsp of white sauce over it. Garnish with grated cheese and crushed pepper.
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| 10 | Bake in a preheated oven @ 180°C for ten minutes and serve immediately.
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