CHILLI PANEER RECIPE - QUICK AND EASY

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Ingredients:

Oil for frying - approximately 1/2 cup

2 medium sized onions, cut into cubes

3 medium sized capsicums, cut into cubes

1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds

3 medium sized onions, finely chopped

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

2 medium sized tomatoes, finely chopped

2.5 teaspoons salt (or to taste)

1 green chilli finely chopped

0.5 - 1 teaspoon red chilli powder/ paprika powder

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

2 teaspoons coriander-cumin powder (dhana-jeera powder)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1kg paneer

2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped - for garnishing


Method:

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. When the oil is slightly hot add the cubed onions and fry until light pink, just to remove the raw taste. Remove the fried onions and set aside.

In the same oil add the cubed capsicum and fry for approximately 2 minutes, to remove the raw taste. Remove capsicum and set aside.

In the same oil, add the cumin seeds and finely chopped onions. Saute until the onions turn pinkish brown. You can add a little more oil if necessary.

Add in the ginger-garlic paste and saute for about 1-2 minutes, until the raw small of the paste has gone.

Add in the finely chopped tomatoes and mix well.

Add in the salt, mix well and cover the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until the tomatoes and onions have become soft.

Add the chopped green chillies, red chilli powder / paprika, turmeric powder, and cumin-coriander powder. Mix well.

Add the tomato paste, mix well then add 2 tablespoons of water and mix for about 30 seconds, until the gravy has become thick.

Add in the paneer cubes, a few at a time and keep mixing. Mix slowly so the cubes do not break. Once everything has mixed well, reduce the heat to low-medium, and cover the pan for 3-4 minutes.

Mix the paneer again and add the fried onions and capsicum. Mix well and cover for 2 to 3 minutes.

Mix a little more and turn off the heat.

Transfer into a bowl and garnish with the coriander leaves. Serve with chapati / naan / bread / rice.

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