This Vrat-friendly Avocado, Cottage Cheese (Paneer) & Pomegranate Salad is a modern, nutrient-dense fasting recipe. It combines the creamy texture of avocado and fresh paneer with the juicy crunch of pomegranate pearls, all tied together with a simple, refreshing dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 Large avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
- 1/2 cup Fresh cottage cheese (paneer), crumbled
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate pearls (anar)
- 1–2 tbsp Roasted walnuts or cashews, coarsely chopped (for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp Honey (optional)
- A pinch of Sendha Namak (rock salt)
- 1/2 tsp Roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera)
The 5-Minute Method
1. Prep the Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed avocado, fresh cottage cheese (crumbled paneer) and pomegranate pearls.
2. Toss and Serve
Drizzle over the honey and add a pinch of sendha namak, the bhuna jeera and the roasted chopped nuts. Using a silicone spatula or a spoon, gently toss the ingredients together so everything is coated without mashing the delicate avocado pieces. Top with extra chopped roasted nuts, crumbled paneer and pomegranate pearls, then serve immediately.
Vrat Tip: Make sure to use fresh, homemade paneer if you strictly avoid packaged versions during fasting. Cut and dress the avocado just before serving to keep it beautifully green and fresh!
