Paneer Masala

Paneer is a fresh cheese commonly used in South Asian cuisines. To prepare paneer, lemon juice or vinegar is added to boiling milk which separates milk solids (curd) from whey.
Below is a simple recipe of paneer. The steps to make paneer masala is quite simple and easy.

Ingredients

200gms Paneer, cut into cubes

2 Cloves

1 small stick of Cinnamon

½ tsp Ginger, chopped

2 cloves of Garlic, chopped

1 Onion, chopped

2 Green bell peppers, chopped

1 Tomato, chopped

1 cup of Tomato puree

½ tsp Red Chili Powder

½ tsp Coriander Powder

¼ tsp Turmeric

6 tsp Oil

Salt

Procedure

• In a skillet, heat 4 tsp of oil, add panner and sauté them until it turns to golden brown. Then transfer panner into a separate dish and set aside
• In the same skillet, heat 2 tsp of oil, add cloves, cinnamon, ginger and garlic. Sauté for few seconds and then add onions. when onions turn transparent add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes
• Now add tomato puree, and dry ingredients- turmeric, red chili powder and coriander powder. Stir well  and cook for 4-6 minutes
• Add green bell pepper and adjust salt to taste. Stir well and cook for a minute (don’t overcook bell pepper. It tastes better when they are crunchy)
• Finally add paneer. Cover the skillet and cook for 2 minutes
• Serve hot and garnish with onion rings and chopped cilantro