Paneer Do Pyazaa

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Cottage cheese and Onions cooked in tomato based gravy with aromatic blend of spices.

Ingredients:

100 gms paneer (cottage cheese)

2 large onions

1 large tomato

1/3 cup tomato puree

1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped

1 bay leaf

1 green cardamom

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

3/4 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

A pinch cinnamon powder

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp oil

1 tbsp fresh cream

Coriander Leaves, finely chopped

Salt to taste

Method:

• Cut paneer into 1" triangle pieces and finely chop one onion and tomato and keep aside.
• Cut another onion in 4 equal parts and open out the layers.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and cook onion layers till light brown and keep aside.
• Heat butter; add bay leaf, cardamom, chillies and chopped onions and sauté till onions turn brown. 
• Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a while.
• Add chopped tomato and tomato puree and mix well.
• Add cinnamon powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt and coriander powder. 
• Add ¼ cup water, mix well and cook till oil separates.
• Add browned onions layers and paneer and mix well and cook for 2-3 min.
• Finish with cream, mix well and turn off the flame.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with any naan/roti.