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Bangladeshi Paneer Bhuna with Fresh Coriander Leaves

Name: Bangladeshi Paneer Bhuna with Fresh Coriander Leaves
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 2 dried red chilies; 1 small cinnamon stick; 400g paneer, cut into cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, finely sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, grated; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 lemon, wedges

Explore a classic Bangladeshi delicacy featuring soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich, spicy sauce, perfectly balanced with fresh coriander leaves.

4.7(807 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 12, 2025

Bangladeshi Paneer Bhuna with Fresh Coriander Leaves — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Spice Mix

For the Paneer

For the Bhuna Sauce

For Garnish and Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 428 kcal
Protein: 18.1 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Fat: 35.5 g
Fiber: 2.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1713 kcal
Protein: 72.2 g
Carbs: 63.4 g
Fat: 141.9 g
Fiber: 10.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 tsp cumin seeds	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.6
1 tsp coriander seeds	5	0.2	1	0.3	0.7
2 dried red chilies	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.9
1 small cinnamon stick	6	0.1	1.9	0	1.4
400g paneer cut into cubes	1040	66	20	84	0
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1/2 tsp turmeric powder	4	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.5
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
2 medium onions finely sliced	88	2	20	0.2	3
3 cloves garlic minced	13	0.6	2.8	0.1	0.2
1-inch piece ginger grated	2	0	0.4	0	0.1
2 medium tomatoes chopped	44	2	10	0.5	2.4
1/2 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 lemon wedges	17	0.6	5.4	0.2	1.6

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Spice Mix

1
Roast Spices
Dry roast cumin, coriander seeds, dried chilies, and cinnamon in a pan until fragrant.
2
Grind Spices
Let them cool, then grind into a fine powder.

Preparing the Paneer

1
Heat Oil
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Tip: If paneer feels hard, soak paneer in warm water for 10 minutes before cooking.
2
Add Paneer and Turmeric
Add paneer cubes and sprinkle with turmeric.
3
Sauté Paneer
Sauté until golden, then set aside.
Tip: Ensure the paneer does not overcook to maintain its softness.

How to Make Bangladeshi Paneer Bhuna with Fresh Coriander Leaves

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté Aromatics
In the same pan, add oil and cook onions, garlic, and ginger until golden brown.
2
Develop Sauce
Stir in tomatoes, ground spice mix, and water. Cook until the sauce thickens.
3
Final Simmer
Gently add sautéed paneer to the sauce, simmer for 5-7 minutes.