Saatvik means pure and clean, so food prepared in saatvik style always keeps your mind & body calm and positive. There is minimal use of spices and it also leads to a healthy lifestyle.

This is an easy recipe for paneer masala and calls for least ingredients. Enjoy it with plain sama rice, kuttu cheela or pooris.

Also try: Sama Rice Pulao, Kuttu Cheela, Saatvik Jeera Aloo or Sama Rice Pudding.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Time: Preparation – 5 mins, Cooking – 20 mins, Total – 25 mins.

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

1. Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) – 200 grams (cut into cubes)
2. Tomato – 3 medium-large (roughly chopped)
3. Green Chilli – 2 (roughly chopped)
4. Ginger – 1 inch (roughly chopped)
5. Green Cardamom – 2
6. Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
7. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp (optional)
8. Ground Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp
9. Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 2 tbsp
10. Cream – 2-3 tbsp
11. Coriander Leaves for garnishing
12. Rock Salt (Sendha Namak) to taste.

How to make Paneer Masala in Saatvik Style:

1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add green cardamom and saute till fragrant
2. Add ginger, green chilli and tomatoes. Saute till soft. Turn off the flame and let it cool down
3. Add it to a blending jar and blend to a smooth paste
4. Heat remaining 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add tomato paste, coriander powder, cumin powder and ground black pepper. Mix and cook till ghee starts to separate
5. Add paneer, cream and rock salt. Mix and cook for 2-3 mins
6. Add coriander leaves and mix. Your Paneer Masala is ready. Enjoy with Kuttu Cheela or Pooris.