This delicious Paneer Burger is made with Indian cheese, seasoned with Tandoori spices, and served in a low carb bun! Keto and LCHF recipe.
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Do you remember my delicious Saag Paneer recipe that I posted a while ago? Well I had SO much paneer left over, I had to find other ways of using it. As soon as I saw this Paneer Burger idea, I just had to try it!
The paneer doesn't melt – it just goes a little softer – and this makes it actually quite easy to eat when it's in the burger! It's cooked with Tandoori Seasoning – a blend of paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic, ginger, and cardamom.
Check out all my recipes for low carb Indian food!!
How to Make a Low Carb Paneer Burger
Cut a thick slice of the paneer – mine was about 3½ oz, but you may prefer it less chunky! Personally I thought it was perfect!
Add some oil to a small non-stick pan and fry the paneer on both sides until golden brown. Turn down the heat and add some butter and the tandoori seasoning. Mix the two together in the pan (it will be quite frothy) and spoon it over the paneer.
Spread a low carb burger bun (I *love* the zero carb SmartBuns! Highly recommended!) with mayonnaise on both of the cut sides, then add some lettuce to the bottom bun. Carefully place the paneer slice on top of the lettuce, then close up the burger.
As an added bonus flavor – you could add a few marinated onions – their zingy taste works really well with the paneer!
Low Carb Paneer Burger
This delicious Paneer Burger is made with Indian cheese, seasoned with Tandoori spices, and served in a low carb bun! Keto and LCHF recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs oil
- 3½ oz slice of paneer cheese
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 tsp tandoori seasoning
- 1 low carb burger bun
- 1 tbs mayonnaise
- ¼ cup lettuce
- marinated onions, optional
Instructions
- Add some oil to a small non-stick pan and fry the paneer on both sides until golden brown.
- Turn down the heat and add the butter and tandoori seasoning. Mix the two together in the pan and spoon it over the cheese.
- Spread the mayonnaise onto both sides of the bun, then add some lettuce to the bottom bun.
- Place the paneer slice on top of the lettuce, then add some onions (if using), and close up the burger.
Notes
6g net carbs per serving (not including the optional onions)
Nutritional data is based on using a SmartBun.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size Half the recipeAmount Per Serving Calories 689Total Fat 64gSaturated Fat 26gCholesterol 137mgSodium 395mgCarbohydrates 19gNet Carbohydrates 6gFiber 13gProtein 24g
Linda Kemp
Monday 17th of February 2020
I question the bun. The cheese and lettuce part is only 4 gms of carb , the bun is 15 so why bother with the bun? You can eat more cheese. LOL
Georgina
Monday 17th of February 2020
If you're counting total carbs, then yes, you might as well skip the bun. But as the bun is zero NET carbs, I think it is a great addition - and makes it into a burger!