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Cottage Cheese in Pesto Sauce

Pan-seared paneer cubes tossed with sauteed bell peppers and zucchini in a Jain-friendly basil pesto made with cashew nu

35 min
Total time
4
Servings
420
Kcal / serve
Medium
Difficulty
Cottage Cheese in Pesto Sauce
420
Calories
21
Protein
12
Carbs
33
Fats
2
Fibre
3
Iron
The Story

Tender golden-seared cottage cheese (paneer) coated in a luscious, aromatic pesto sauce, crafted with fresh basil, herbs, and carefully selected ingredients. This delightful Jain creation combines the rich creaminess of paneer with the refreshing fragrance of basil and the subtle nuttiness of pesto. Served with a smooth, velvety sauce that complements every bite, it offers a perfect balance of freshness, richness, and flavour—an irresistible fusion of Italian-inspired taste and Pure Jain goodness.

Ingredients
Paneer (cottage cheese)
400 g Find
Fresh Basil
25 g Find
walnut
15 g Find
olive oil
15 g Find
Fresh cream
30 g Find
Pesto Sauce
30 g Find
Black pepper powder
1 g Find
salt
2 g Find
How to Cook
01

Prepare the Paneer

1. Cut paneer into medium cubes. 2. Mix cornflour, maida, salt, pepper and a little water to form a light coating; 3. coat paneer evenly. 4. Pan-sear with a little oil until golden on all sides; 5. keep aside.

02

Prepare the Pesto

1. Wash and thoroughly dry basil leaves. 2. Blend basil, walnuts, olive oil, parmesan, salt, pepper and lemon juice. 3. Add boiled water gradually to achieve a smooth, thick sauce; 4. adjust seasoning as required.

03

Saute the Vegetables

1. Heat olive oil in a pan; 2. add bell peppers and zucchini; 3. saute until slightly tender but still crisp; 4. add Italian herbs.

04

Combine

1. Add the prepared pesto sauce to the vegetables; 2. cook on low heat 1-2 minutes. 3. Add pan-seared paneer; 4. toss gently until evenly coated. 5. Adjust consistency with a little boiled water if required.

Dietary Tags
Jain Certified Satvik No Root Vegetables Vegetarian
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Recipe Info
CuisineCafé Continental
Prep time15 min
Cook time20 min
DifficultyMedium
MealBreakfast
SeasonAll Year
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