Corn Paneer Chaat Salad with Indian green chutney
This corn paneer chaat salad combines steamed corn, lightly seared paneer, and chopped vegetables with green chutney, lemon, and roasted cumin. Serve as a light lunch, a side, or a wrap filling.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup steamed corn
- ¾ cup paneer cubes lightly pan-seared
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon green chutney
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt only if needed
- 1 teaspoon oil for roasting paneer
Instructions
- Steam the corn until tender. If using canned corn, rinse and drain well.
- Lightly sear the paneer cubes in a pan until a few sides turn golden.1 tsp oil
- Add the corn, paneer, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and coriander leaves to a wide plate or mixing bowl.1 cup steamed corn, ¾ cup paneer cubes, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped cucumber, 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- Add the green chutney, lemon juice, and roasted cumin powder. Mix gently so the seasoning coats the vegetables and paneer.1 tablespoon green chutney, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- Taste before adding salt, as the green chutney already contains salt. Add a little only if needed.¼ teaspoon salt
- Serve as a light lunch or side. If packing for later, keep the salad chilled until ready to eat.
Notes
Tested Tips from My Kitchen
- Corn options. I used steamed corn, but grilled corn works too. If using canned corn, rinse and drain well before mixing.
- Salt. The green chutney already contains salt, so taste the mixed salad before adding more.
- Chutney variation. I use only green chutney because the corn is slightly sweet. For a sweet and tangy version, replace the tablespoon of green chutney with 1 teaspoon each of green chutney and tamarind sauce. Taste before adding more.
- Paneer options. I lightly pan-sear the paneer. You can also use my Indian spiced roasted paneer. Skip the extra salt when using this, as the paneer is already seasoned.
- Serving. I pack this salad in lunch boxes and sometimes use it as a filling for rice paper rolls for my kids.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 1mg
