Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Paneer, cubed | 280 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Zucchini, diced | 380 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 4 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee | 14 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 6 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 320 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash and cut the cubed paneer and diced zucchini into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee; bloom the cumin, ginger, and turmeric until aromatic.
- Add the main ingredients and fennel seeds; turn them through the seasoning for two minutes.
- Pour in the water, add the rock salt, and cook covered until every component is tender and the sauce lightly coats it.
- Uncover for the final minutes, adjust the texture by stirring gently, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian everyday cooking)
Paneer Zucchini Curry is a practical home-style main with a moist, fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Paneer Zucchini Curry
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (253g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 105 kcal | 266 kcal |
| Protein | 5.0 g | 12.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.0 g | 20.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | 18.8 g |
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 15.0 g |
| Calcium | 180.6 mg | 458.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.7 mg | 67.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 154.1 mg | 391.1 mg |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 809 mg |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 628 mg |
| Zinc | 0.73 mg | 1.85 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg | 6.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.8 mg | 17.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 58.4 µg | 148.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 µg | 5.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.22 mg | 0.57 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.36 mg | 0.91 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 9.1 µg | 23.2 µg |
| Choline | 28.0 mg | 71.1 mg |
