On days when it’s too hard to choose between a curry or a stir-fry, this Paneer Curry Noodles makes it easier for you to put both cravings together in one meal!
I have been known to have cravings on a whim – sometimes watching someone eat something on TV sets me off! It amuses (and annoys) my husband to no end, not to mention how volatile my intake is.
It was during one of these cravings that I discovered these curry noodles. I was watching Kylie Kwong toss a wok full of noodles in the air and I just desperately needed some noodles. But all we had at home was some leftover chicken curry. Without any cabbage or carrots or any other ‘vegetables’ that usually make a stir fry, I was driven to lightly sauté some onions, peppers, add a little curry and toss in cooked noodles. And it was AMAZING!
I’ve been making curry noodles ever so often since, experimenting with different vegetables, proteins and spices. Now that I don’t cook meat anymore, this Paneer Curry version is my new favourite. Particularly because it involves very little chopping!
Once you have the paneer pan-fried and the noodles cooked, making the curry is a cake-walk. Just sauté all the ingredients for the curry until the tomatoes are soft and the spices are fragrant and cooked.
Toss in the cooked noodles.
Garnish with fresh coriander (for that fresh zesty kick) and some crushed peanuts (for the crunch). Serve piping hot while the paneer is still soft and the peanuts are still crunchy.
Enjoy!
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Reshma says
I had some leftover paneer and wanted to make something different. This was so good!! Thank you.
Tina Dawson says
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for coming back and letting me know!
Amanda Yule says
What kind of noodles did you use?…this looks amazing, cant wait to try it out!
Tina Dawson says
Regular stir-fry sized dried noodles that I get from my local asian store. Pay attention to the thickness – remember, the noodles will almost increase 1.5 times in thickness as it boils.
texasgirlfarfromhome says
I am assuming these are egg noodles. Looks wonderful. Thanks for all your hard work. Keep these great recipes coming please.
Catherine says
I’m loving all the flavors of this dish. Looks fantastic!
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Catherine!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
i love it when the stars align like that. What a great invention! Now I am craving them too!
Tina Dawson says
He hee! Welcome to the gang! 🙂
Emily says
This is such a gorgeous dish! I love it!
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Emily!
Veena Azmanov says
I love paneer and I love the color of this dish!! So inviting. Love the twist on noodles with the panneer.. Gonna try this one soon. Thanks
Tina Dawson says
Thanks so much Veena! Let me know how you like it!
linda spiker says
Wow! What a spectacular dish! Can’t wait to try it.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Linda! I hope you like it! 🙂