By Garima Johar
August 3, 2026
If you’re observing a fast this Sawan, you don’t have to rely on potatoes to fill your plate. Paneer when cooked without onion and garlic is a healthier choice. Here’s how to make vrat-friendly paneer masala.
250 g paneer 2 tomatoes 10-12 cashews 2 tablespoons fresh cream 1 tablespoon ghee 1 teaspoon jeera 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 green chillies ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder ½ teaspoon garam masala Rock salt as required 1 cup water Coriander leaves for garnish
Make a puree with tomatoes and soaked cashews. Set it aside.
Heat some ghee and splutter jeera. Add grated ginger and green chillies.
Mix in the tomato and cashew puree and cook till it thickens.
Stir in haldi, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and rock salt.
Chop the paneer into cubes, add to the gravy and simmer. Mix in fresh cream and garam masala.
Garnish with corainder leaves and serve with kuttu roti or samak rice.