Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Kadai Paneer

Today  I thought to make something new of paneer,saw this recipe of Kadai Paneer,turned our to be nice.heres the recipe.

Ingredients:
  • Paneer - 1 packet cubed
  • Capsicum - 1 chopped
  • Onion - 1 chopped finely
  • Jeera - 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - a pinch
  • Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
  • Kasuri methi / dried fenugreek leaves - 1 tbsp
  • Oil - 2 tsp
  • Red Chillies - 1
  • Salt to taste
For grinding:
  • Tomatoes - 2
  • Coriander seeds - 1.5 tsp
  • Red Chillies - 1
Method:
  1. Dry roast coriander seeds and red chillies one by one seperately and grind it with tomato to a fine paste.
  2. Heat half a tsp of oil, add cubed paneer and toast it for 2mins. Dont let it brown then transfer the toasted paneer in hot water for 5mins, drain and keep aside
  3. Heat remaining oil in a kadai, add jeera allow it to crackle then add red chillies and fry for a minute. Add onions, ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves and onions turn slightly browned.
  4. Then add the ground tomato paste and fry for 3-4mins till raw smell leaves. Sprinkle little water if its very thick. Then add the chilli, turmeric and garam masala powder, mix well and fry for few mins.
  5. Next add the capsicum and saute till its cooked but retain its crunchiness dont let it become soft.
  6. Add kasoori methi and salt to taste. Finally add the cubed paneer and mix gently until well combined. Simmer for 3 mins so that the paneer get nicely blended with the gravy. Switch off ,  serve hot with rotis/chapatis.

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