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Spiced and Seared Paneer Cubes

These Spiced and Seared Paneer Cubes make the perfect, flavor-forward appetizer for your next gathering! The combination of crispy exterior and soft inside with a savory spice blend make it a versatile winner for your guests. Have a guest with a vegan or dairy-free diet? Check out the recipe notes for an easy alternative.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Easy, Gluten-Free, Keto, Quick, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Assume ~5 pieces per person
Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Paneer Cut into 32 cubes.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¾ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Chipotle Powder
  • 4 tablespoons Avocado Oil Divided: Half with the mixed spices and half in the pan for frying.
  • 1 ounce Black Lava Jalapeno Wine Chips Optional. Lightly crushed.
  • 12 ounces Firm Tofu ONLY for Vegan Version. Cut into 24 cubes. See Recipe Notes.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt ONLY for Vegan Version. For sprinkling over the Firm Tofu to help it drain. See Recipe Notes.

Instructions

  • Cut 12 ounces Paneer into 24 cubes and place them in a gallon size zip top bag. (See Recipe Notes for vegan alternative.)
    12 ounces Paneer
  • In a small bowl, thoroughly combine 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, ¾ teaspoon Ground Cumin, ½ teaspoon Ground Mustard, ½ teaspoon Paprika, and ¼ teaspoon Chipotle Powder. Mix in half of the 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil.
    1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, ¾ teaspoon Ground Cumin, ½ teaspoon Ground Mustard, ½ teaspoon Paprika, ¼ teaspoon Chipotle Powder, 4 tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • Pour the spiced oil into the zip top bag with the Paneer, seal it, and shake to coat.
  • In a sauté pan over medium high, heat the remaining half of the Avocado Oil. Once heated, add the spice coated cubes of Paneer to the pan and pan fry them until they are golden brown, flip them and continue browning the other side as well (about 6 to 8 minutes).
  • Remove the paneer from the heat to a serving dish and sprinkle them with 1 ounce Black Lava Jalapeno Wine Chips (lightly crushed).
    1 ounce Black Lava Jalapeno Wine Chips

Equipment

Notes

  • Alternative Vegan Version
    • Replace the 12 ounces of Paneer with 12 ounces of Firm Tofu.
    • After cubing the Firm Tofu and before seasoning it, lightly sprinkle it with salt and allow it to sit on paper towels for 15 minutes. Then pat it dry and add it to the zip top bag.
    • Proceed with Step 2 from there.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spiced and Seared Paneer Cubes
Amount per Serving
Calories
252
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
404
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
20
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
110
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
277
mg
28
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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