This is a quick recipe of Indian cottage cheese, full of flavours and is a healthy alternative to the traditional paneer
recipes.
Preparation
Time 20 mins
Serves
2 to 3
INGREDIENTS
Paneer (cottage cheese)
200gms
Onion 1 medium
Green Chilly 1slit
Dry Red Chilly 1
Tomatoes 2 medium sized
Tomato Puree 2 tbsp
Ginger 2 inch Piece
Garlic Clove 2
Salt to taste
Red Chilly Powder 1/2
teaspoon
Coriander Powder 1/2
teaspoon
Coriander Seeds 1/2
teaspoon
Karahi Paneer Masala 1 tsp
Garam Masala 1/4 teaspoon.
Cream or Milk 3
tablespoons
Kastoori Methi (Optional)
Chopped fresh coriander
for garnish.
METHOD
Cut The Onion in 4 parts
and take out each layer. In a pan Heat Oil, Add Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, 1
Dry Red Chilly & Saute. Now Add Chopped Ginger, Garlic, Green Chill, Onion &
Sauté for a minute.
Add Bell Pepper & Chopped
Tomato Cook for 2 mins. Now Add the Cottage Cheese, Salt, Red Chilly Powder,
Corriander Powder, Karahi Paneer Masala & Tomato Puree & Mix Well.
After 5 minutes add 2
tablespoons of Cream or Milk and simmer and cook for another 5 minutes. Your
curry is ready now.
Add Kastoori Methi & Garam Masala. Mix Well. Serve hot with Roti, Naan or Lachha Paratha.
TIP - If using frozen Paneer, after defrosting, put paneer in boiling water for
about 10 mins.This will make it soft.