Kadhai Paneer

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Cottage cheese and Capsicum cooked in spicy and flavorful semi dry gravy…

Ingredients:

200 gm cottage cheese

1 large capsicum

1 large onion, grated

3 tomatoes, finely chopped

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 dried red chilli           

1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed

1 bay leaf

4 cloves

1-inch piece cinnamon

1 tsp red chili powder

2 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

Salt to taste

Method:

• Cut paneer and capsicum into 1-inch squares and keep aside.
• Dry roast cloves, coriander seeds and dry red chilli, crush in mortar or blend. 
• Heat oil +butter in a kadai; add bay leaf, cinnamon and add crushed spices, saute for few seconds. 
• Add onion and add ginger - garlic paste and sauté for a min. 
• Add tomatoes, red chilli powder and cook over medium heat till the oil separates. 
• Add in capsicum, cover and cook till capsicum turn soft. (Use 2-3 tbsp water, if required)
• Add paneer, salt and appox. ¼ cup water and cook covered, over low heat for 5-7 min. 
• Serve hot, garnished with the chopped coriander leaves.