Vegan Paneer Mushroom Recipe Using Watermelon Seed Paneer

11 Jul Vegan Paneer Mushroom Recipe Using Watermelon Seed Paneer

Last Updated on July 11, 2026 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Vegan Paneer Mushroom Recipe Using Watermelon Seed Paneer with step wise pictorial and video method.

Vegan Paneer and Mushrooms when comes together alongwith few more basic ingredients and spices, they can create a magic and this recipe is the live example. So soft, creamy, mouthwatering, delicious and what not. 

WHY THIS RECIPE OF VEGAN PANEER MUSHROOM IS SPECIAL?

So far, we used look upon only Tofu as a vegan substitute for paneer, but this is for the first time, a recipe is made, which is vegan but not a tofu. 

The speciality of this healthy vegan paneer curry recipe lies in the fact that it is made using paneer made out of watermelon seeds.

WHY WATERMELON SEED PANEER WORKS WE’LL IN THIS RECIPE?

Because the taste and texture of watermelon Seed Paneer is as good as dairy paneer. It holds its shape well while cooking and absorbs the flavours of the gravy so beautifully.

WHY MUSHROOMS PAIR WELL WITH VEGAN PANEER?

Vegan Paneer and mushrooms, both the ingredients have a blend taste, so goes well with the associated spices. Juicy and meaty texture of mushrooms goes well with the soft and creamy paneer made with watermelon seeds.

But it is pertinent to mention here that don’t stick to mushrooms only for cooking this watermelon Seed Vegan Paneer. 

You can associate this vegan paneer with green peas, spinach, potatoes or anything you like. You can also cook this watermelon Seed Paneer individually or anyway you like.

To put the things straight and clear, cook this vegan paneer the same way you cook paneer.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR VEGAN PANNER MADE WITH WATERMELON SEEDS

This watermelon seed paneer mushroom curry recipe goes well with naan, roti, jeera rice, steamed rice and paratha.

Step wise pictorial recipe of Vegan Paneer Mushroom Recipe Using Watermelon Seed Paneer

Heat oil in a pan.

Add chopped mushrooms and vegan paneer made from watermelon seeds.

Saute it on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Don’t overcook, otherwise mushrooms will begin to release their water and starts shrinking.

Take the vegan paneer and mushrooms out of the pan.

Add more oil into the pan if needed.

Add onion, tomatoes, green chilies (chopped), garlic cloves (chopped), ginger (grated), bay leaf, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, coriander powder, kashmiri red chilli powder (for good colour), spicy red chilli powder, salt and magic masala (optional), all together.

Give them a good mix.

Cover and let it cook on low heat.

Don’t miss to stir at intervals otherwise masala may stick to the bottom of the pan.

In 10-15 minutes, masala will be cooked properly by turning brownish and oil is seen separating.

Add water to adjust consistency.

Also add stir fried mushroom paneer, kasuri methi & garam masala. 

Simmer for 4-5 minutes.

Dairy free paneer mushroom recipe is ready.

Serve hot after garnishing with fresh coriander leaves.

NOTES

Instead of vegan paneer made out of watermelon seeds,  you can use dairy paneer (if vegetarian) or Tofu (if vegan) for making this mushroom paneer curry.

Vegan Paneer Mushroom Recipe Using Watermelon Seed Paneer – Recipe Card

Vegan Paneer Mushroom Recipe Using Watermelon Seed Paneer

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Vegan Paneer Mushroom Recipe Using Watermelon Seed Paneer: Plant-based paneer with mushrooms creates protein-rich Indian curry dish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250 ml

• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 200 grams mushrooms
• 120 gram vegan paneer made from watermelon seeds
• 1 big onion
• 1 big tomato
• 2 green chilies (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 inch ginger (grated)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 green cardamom
• Small piece of cinnamon
• 2 cloves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder (for good colour)
• 1 tsp spicy red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp magic masala (optional)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kasuri methi/dry fennugreek leaves
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves
• Water to adjust consistency

Instructions

 

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add chopped mushrooms and vegan paneer made from watermelon seeds.
• Saute it on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Don't overcook, otherwise mushrooms will begin to release their water and starts shrinking.
• Take the vegan paneer and mushrooms out of the pan.
• Add more oil into the pan if needed.
• Add onion, tomatoes, green chilies (chopped), garlic cloves (chopped), ginger (grated), bay leaf, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, coriander powder, kashmiri red chilli powder (for good colour), spicy red chilli powder, salt and magic masala (optional), all together.
• Give them a good mix.
• Cover and let it cook on low heat.
• Don't miss to stir at intervals otherwise masala may stick to the bottom of the pan.
• In 10-15 minutes, masala will be cooked properly by turning brownish and oil is seen separating.
• Add water to adjust consistency.
• Also add stir fried mushroom paneer, kasuri methi & garam masala.
• Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
• Dairy free paneer mushroom recipe is ready. Serve hot after garnishing with fresh coriander leaves.

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Notes

Instead of vegan paneer made out of watermelon seeds,  you can use dairy paneer (if vegetarian) or Tofu (if vegan) for making this mushroom paneer curry.

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