Paneer Curry Tray Bake
A hearty Indian‑style tray bake that blends creamy paneer, aromatic spices, and a velvety yogurt topping. The dish delivers a protein punch and a fiber boost, making it a satisfying choice for a mid‑life meal plan.
Recipe by Alex Hall | Women's Health & Menopause Coach· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- red onion
- paneer cheese
- a drizzle olive oil
- garlic
- ginger
- chickpeas
- to taste cumin
- to taste turmeric
- to taste curry paste
- chopped tomatoes
- a splash vegetable stock
- a handful spinach
- poppadom
Greek Yogurt Mix
- Greek yogurt
- mature cheddar cheese
- egg
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 392°F (400°F).
- 2Slice the red onion and paneer cheese into bite‑sized pieces.
- 3Drizzle olive oil over the paneer and onion, toss to coat, and spread the mixture in a rectangular clear glass baking dish.
- 4Bake the paneer and onion until golden and crispy, about 15–20 minutes.
- 5Meanwhile, in a saucepan, soften the garlic and ginger over medium heat.
- 6Add chickpeas, cumin, turmeric, and curry paste; stir well.
- 7Pour in the chopped tomatoes and a splash of vegetable stock, then add a handful of spinach.
- 8Simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 9Pour the chickpea‑tomato sauce mixture from the pan into the baking dish containing the roasted vegetables.
- 10Spread the sauce evenly over the base layer using a wooden spoon.
- 11Spread the prepared Greek yogurt mixture evenly over the sauce layer.
- 12Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes until the top is set and lightly browned, showing a golden‑brown, bubbly cheese crust.
- 13Serve each portion with a poppadom for extra crunch.
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- How long does it take to make Paneer Curry Tray Bake?
- About 1 hour in total: 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Paneer Curry Tray Bake recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Paneer Curry Tray Bake recipe come from?
- It was shared by Alex Hall | Women's Health & Menopause Coach on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.