Handi Paneer Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 3 onions
2. 2 piece grated ginger
3. 1/2 tsp haldi
4. 1/2 tsp chilli powder
5. 1/2 tsp garam masala
6. 1 finely chopped tomato
7. 1 chopped green chilli
8. 1 tej patta or bay leaf
9. 1/2 cup beaten curd
10. 1/2 cup water
11. Salt to taste
12. 200 gms Paneer
13. 1 tbsp chopped coriander
14. 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Method: 

1. Cut 3 onions fine and stir fry till brown.
2. Reduce flame, add 2 piece grated ginger, 1/2 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala and mix.
3. Add 1 finely chopped tomato, 1 chopped green chilli and 1 tej patta.
4. Cook on low flame for 7-8 mins.
5. Add 1/2 cup beaten curd and cook till dry.
6. Add salt.
7. Add 1/2 cup water and boil.
8. Mix in 200 gms Paneer or cottage cheese and 1 tbsp chopped coriander.
9. Cook till the masala dries and coats the paneer.
10. Add a little freshly ground pepper.
11. Remove from fire and serve.

Kadhai Paneer

Ingredients:

1. 800 gms paneer, cut into cubes
2. 2-3 onions, chopped
3. 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
4. 1 tsp coriander seeds, roasted & pounded
5. 1 tsp black pepper
6. 1 tsp red chili powder
7. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
8. 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
9. 1 cup green, yellow & red capsicums, chopped
10. 3/4 tsp cumin powder
11. 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
12. A pinch of each mace powder, clove powder, black cumin powder & fenugreek seeds
13. 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
14. 3 tbsp ghee or butter

Preparation time: 45-50 minutes

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add chopped onions and saute until brown.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry till the moisture evaporates.

3. Also add red chili powder, coriander seeds, black pepper powder, turmeric and stir-fry until they change color.

4. Then add tomato puree, salt, paneer cubes, capsicum and fry until the paneer is light brown.

5. Sprinkle the cumin, cardamom, mace, clove, black cumin powders, fenugreek seeds and cook until the paneer is cooked. Remove and adjust the seasoning.

6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with parathas or any pulao.

Serves 4.

Kaju Paneer Masala Recipe

Most Indian households prefer to hire a cook who comes daily to deal with the usual roti, dal sabzi. But sometimes we crave for that unique or special dish that has the potential to set our mouths...watering.
 This time I have prepared a dish with the very versatile paneer or cottage cheese.

Kaju Paneer Masala

Hope you enjoy preparing and savoring it!


You  will need:

1. 150 gms kaju made into a coarse paste
2. 250 gms paneer pieces cut into desired shape
3. 1 teaspoon khus-khus or suji
4. 3 tomatoes grated
5. 2 onions sliced
6. 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
7. 1 heaped teaspoon salt
8. 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
9. 1/2 cup milk
10. 2 cups water
11. 1/2 teaspoon sugar
12. 2 tablespoon oil

Kaju Paneer Masala

Steps to prepare:

1. Firstly, you should get all the ingredients ready with you.
2. Heat oil in a wok and fry the onion slices.
3. Add in ginger-garlic paste followed by grated tomato .
4. Let in cook and simmer.
5. Add in khus-khus and stir.
6. Slowly pour in the kaju paste, stir then add water.
7. Slowly add in the milk, stirring constantly.
8. In another pan, lightly fry the paneer slices making sure they don't break.
9. Add the fried paneer slices as well as salt and sugar.
10. Mix carefully and let it boil for a few minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
11. Serve hot with fresh chapatis or steaming rice.

Kaju Paneer Masala