Paneer Pomegranate Salad

Paneer pomegranate salad, a delightful blend of nutritious ingredients to nourish our body. Sauteed paneer cubes mixed with antioxidant rich pomegranate, all tossed in a little lemon and honey dressing. Packed with protein, vitamins, and fibre, this salad is not a feast for the senses but also a wholesome choice for those seeking a balanced and flavourful meal.

INGREDIENTS-

• Paneer (100 gms)
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 1 Carrot (diced)
• 1 Cucumber (diced)
• 1 pomegranate arils
• 1 tsp Oil

  For dressing-

• ½ cup fresh Coriander
• ½ cup mixed greens (Basil leaves and Mint leaves)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tsp Honey
• 2 tsp Lime juice
• 1 inch Garlic
• 1 tsp roasted Cumin powder

For seasoning-

• ½ tsp white Sesame seeds
• ½ tsp roasted Flax seeds
• ½ tsp roasted Sunflower seeds
• Pinch of Black pepper

PROCEDURE-

1. Heat a large pan. Brush it with some cooking oil.
2. Spread paneer cubes on the pan in a single layer. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper.
3. Cook until the paneer cubes start getting brown patches then toss them over and cook the other side too for 3-4 mins
4. In a grinding jar, put coriander leaves, mint leaves, basil leaves, salt, honey, lime, garlic, cumin powder.
5. Add some water and pulse to make a smooth paste.
6. Put sauteed paneer, onion, carrot, cucumber, pomegranate arils in a large bowl.
7. Pour the dressing on top. Gently toss until everything gets mixed well.
8. Season the salad with sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and black pepper.

Enjoy delicious flavourful paneer pomegranate salad!