Thursday, April 21, 2011

Kadai Paneer


Ingredients


500 grams (1 1/8 lb.) paneer 
100 grams (4 oz.) capsicum
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
5 whole red chillies 
3/4 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
2 chopped green chillies
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
4 chopped tomatoes 
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
3 tablespoons ghee

salt to taste

For the paste
 
6 cloves garlic mixed with a little water

Method

1. Slice the paneer and capsicum into thin long strips.
2. Pound the coriander seeds and red chillies together.
3. Heat the ghee, add the garlic paste and cook on a slow flame for a few seconds.
4. Add the capsicum and pounded spices and cook on a slow flame for 30 seconds.
5. Add the green chillies and ginger and fry again for a few seconds.
6. Add the tomatoes and cook until the ghee comes on top.
7. Add the kasoori methi and salt and fry again for a few seconds.
8. Finally, add the sliced paneer and cook for a few minutes.
9. Sprinkle coriander on top and serve hot.

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