Another easy and yet delicious paneer (Indian cottage cheese) dish. This one comes from my mother-in-law’s kitchen, Paneer Masala. Hope you enjoy it.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North Indian
Time: Preparation – 5 mins, Cooking – 20 mins, Total – 25 mins
Servings: 2-3
Ingredients:
- Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) – 200 grams (cut in cubes or shape you like)
- Onion – 1 medium (finely chopped)
- Tomatoes – 2 medium (blend to a smooth paste)
- Capsicum – 1 medium (blend along with tomatoes)
- Green Chillies – 2 (finely chopped)
- Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi) – 1
- Bay Leaf (Tej Patta) – 1
- Cumin Seeds (Jeera) – 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
- Garam Masala powder – 1/2 tsp
- Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) – 1 tbsp
- Fresh Cream – 3 tbsp
- Oil – 3 tbsp
- Salt to taste.
How to make Paneer Masala:
- Heat oil in a kadai or a pan. Add black cardamom and tej patta. Saute for a few seconds
- Add cumin seeds and let it splutter
- Add onions and green chilli. Saute till golden brown
- Add tomato and capsicum paste. Saute
- Add spices – turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix and cook till oil starts to separate
- Add fresh cream, kasuri methi and garam masala powder. Mix and cook for a min
- Add paneer and salt. Mix well cook for another 2-3 mins on medium flame
- Your Paneer Masala is ready
- Serve hot with Phulka or Paratha.
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