Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Paneer Masala



INGREDIENTS:
1.  Paneer  100g (Indian cottage cheese)
2.  Onion  1 (paste)
3.  Tomato 1
4.  Ginger and garlic paste 1Tbsp
5.  Green chilli 1(slit)
6.  Jeera (cumin) ½ tsp
7.  Red hilli powder 1tsp
8.  Turmeric powder 1tsp
9.  Coriander powder 1tsp
10. Jeera powder ½ tsp
11. Garam masala powder ½ tsp
12. Kasoori methi 1tsp
13. Whole spices (cloves 2,cardamom stick small 1)
14. Cashew nut  8 (paste)
15. Cream  2 Tbsp or milk 3 Tbsp
16. Salt to taste
17. Oil 4 Tbsp
18. Water 3 to 4 Tsp
METHOD:
·        In a non stick vessel add oil then Jeera then add onion paste fry till light brown then add ginger and garlic paste fry for few second
·        Mean while in grinder add tomato, whole spices, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder,jeera powder ,kasoori methi and little water grind to smooth paste
·        Mix this mixture to the onion stir it continuously for 3 minutes then add green chilli,salt, cashew nut paste mix well then add paneer again mix well
·        Add 3 to 4 Tbsp water and milk or cream and cook the paneer in low heat for 5 minutes
·        Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and garam masala
NOTE:
·        I used Amul paneer frozen (cube).you can use fresh paneer
·        If you want you can also fry the paneer on hot oil till light brown






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