Achari Paneer Masala

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Soft Paneer cubes simmered in spicy and tangy gravy…. Perfect for weekend menu.

Ingredients:

200 gm cottage cheese (paneer), chopped in cubes

1/2 red capsicum, chopped

1/2 green capsicum, chopped

1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp onion seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

2 dry red chillies

2 bay leaves

3 tbsp oil

3 large tomatoes, pureed

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tsp red chilli powder or to taste

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves, finely chopped

Method:

• Heat oil; add chillies and bay leaves. Add mustard, onion and fennel seeds.
• When seeds start crackle, add ginger-garlic paste and saute well.
• Add chopped onions, when they turn pink; add chopped capsicums.
• Cook on low flame till capsicums turn soft and tender.
• Add tomato puree and dry masalas. Stir and cook for 4-5 min or till oil separates.
• Add 1/2 cup hot water and salt and cook until gravy looks thick.
• Mix in the paneer cubes and cook covered for few minutes.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.