Paneer do Piaza
Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1/2 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 Cardamoms (green)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 Chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped green chillies
  • 2 medium Chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1/2 cup Curd
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 Sliced onions
  • 300 grams Paneer
  • 1/2 cup Chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • Salt (As per taste)
Method
Blanch and finely chop the tomatoes. Chop the paneer into 1 inch cubes.

Heat 2 tbsp. oil and add cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms and bay leaf. Stir-fry for a few minutes. Add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Fry on a low flame for a few mintues, stirring often, till the onions are golden brown in colour. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder and garam masala. Fry on a low flame for about 3 minutes and add the well beaten curds. Fry for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the water and salt and bring to a boil, then add the sliced onions and paneer. Cover and cook on a low flame for about 5 minutes or until the paneer is mixed well with the masala.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with tandoori rotis, naans or parathas.

Serves : 4 Time : 40 mins.
 
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