Name: Paneer and broccoli dhal bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 225g block of paneer; ½ tsp ground turmeric; ½ tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground cumin; 200g long-stemmed broccoli; groundnut or rapeseed oil; ½ tsp cumin seeds; ½ tsp mustard seeds; ½ tsp dried chilli flakes; 250g pouch of dhal (we used Leon golden dhal); red chilli sliced (optional)

A white bowl of paneer curry with broccoli on top

225g block of paneer
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cumin
200g long-stemmed broccoli
groundnut or rapeseed oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
250g pouch of dhal (we used Leon golden dhal)
red chilli
sliced (optional)

Method

step 1
Toss the paneer with the ground spices and season with salt and pepper. Cook the broccoli in boiling salted water or in the microwave until just tender but still bright green.
step 2
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and cook the paneer on all sides until golden. Scoop out of the pan then add the whole spices with another 1 tbsp of oil. Sizzle for 2-3 mins then tip in the broccoli and cook for 2-3 mins.
step 3
Heat the dhal then divide between two bowls. Top with the paneer and broccoli, and red chilli, if you like.