BACK TO CITY LIFE ✅
BACK TO CITY LIFE ✅ is a easy Indian recipe that serves 2. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Harsh Katkade Fitness on YouTube.
Prep: 12 min | Cook: 7 min | Total: 24 min
Cost: $4.06 total, $2.03 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 g Mixed Green Vegetables (fresh broccoli florets, green beans, peas; washed and cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 100 g Paneer (firm Indian cottage cheese, cut into cubes)
- 50 g Soy Chunks (dry textured soy protein, soak in warm water 5 min then drain)
- 1 Tbsp Desi Ghee (for sautéing; can substitute with olive oil)
- ½ tsp Salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper (optional, freshly ground)
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice (adds freshness at the end)
- ¼ tsp Red Chili Flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
Soak Soy Chunks
Place the dry soy chunks in a bowl, cover with warm water and let sit for 5 minutes, then drain using a colander and gently squeeze out excess water.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Vegetables
Wash the mixed green vegetables, trim any tough ends, and cut into uniform bite‑size pieces.
Time: PT5M
Cube Paneer
Pat the paneer dry with a paper towel and cut into 1‑cm cubes.
Time: PT2M
Heat Pan
Place the skillet over medium heat (about 180°C) and add the ghee. Let it melt and coat the surface.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: 180°C
Sauté Soy Chunks
Add the soaked soy chunks to the hot pan and stir‑fry for 2 minutes until they turn light golden.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 180°C
Cook Vegetables
Add the mixed vegetables, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and stir‑fry for 4 minutes until they are crisp‑tender.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: 180°C
Add Paneer and Season
Toss in the paneer cubes, black pepper, and optional chili flakes. Stir gently for 2 minutes just to heat the paneer through.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 180°C
Finish with Lemon
Remove the pan from heat, drizzle lemon juice over the stir‑fry, give a quick toss and serve immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Vegetarian, Gluten‑free
Allergens: Dairy (paneer), Soy
Last updated: April 19, 2026








