This masala recipe is a quick recipe...ready in few minutes...this is one of my experiments which came out very well. Anything with paneer..result will be soo good..we had it with chapathi..My kids loved it a lot,
so try this for your kids too...
Ingredients
- Paneer 8 oz pack(cubed)
- Capsicum/Bell pepper 1 large (diced)i used green bell pepper
- Ginger 2 tsp(finely chopped)
- Garlic 3-4 cloves(finely chopped)
- Onion 1 large(finely chopped)
- Tomato 1 and 1/2 medium (blend well in a mixie)
- Green chilli 1 no.(finely chopped)
- Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Coriander powder 1 tsp
- Garam masala 1/2 tsp
- Kasuri methi/Dried methi leaves powder 2 tbsp
- Cilantro few (finely chopped)
- salt to taste
- Oil 2-3 tsp
- Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
- Fennel seeds 1/2 tsp
- Clove 2 no.s
- Cinnamon 1" stick
- Bay leaf 1 small piece
- Heat few drops of oil in a pan and fry the diced capsicum lightly and keep aside.
- Cut the paneer to your desired shape n size n soak it in warm water till use.
- Heat oil a wok/pan, add the tempering ingredients and wait till splutter and fry lightly.
- Then add finely chopped ginger,garlic stir well and add green chillies,onions and saute till onion turns translucent.
- Then add the tomato paste and saute till the mositure drains and oil shows on top and throw all the dry powder ans stir well.
- Add enough salt and 3/4 cup of water(or more to your desired consistency) mix well and close it with a lid and wait till it boils...when it starts boiling add the kasuri methi powder and mix well and cook covered for a minute.
- Then add the fried capsicum and soaked n drained paneer to the gravy and mix wverythign gently and again cook covered for 1-2 minutes.
- Lastly add some chopped cilantro and trun of the stove.
- YUmmy and delicious capsicum paneer masala is now ready to serve.
Tips: You can also add finely chopped tomatoe ot tomato puree...If you want ,can add some cream at the end to make it even more tastier n rich.Try this with any vegs of your choice.you can orange,red or yellow capsicum also..
This looks wonderful...yummy
ReplyDeleteThank u reshmi for ur super fast comment :)
ReplyDeleteYummy..i like paneer n capsicum combo..great with chapathis..
ReplyDeleteLove Paneer in any Form :) Nice Gravy!!
ReplyDeletedrools drools and more drools!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy and delicious recipe.I like paneer recipes,this is great combo.
ReplyDeleteI love capscicum and I love paneer too, so this should be my favourite sabji,would love to have them with garam rotis.
ReplyDeleteYummy and inviting recipe... Would be great with chapathis / naans...
ReplyDeleteLooks mouthwatering and tempting South Indian Recipes
ReplyDeleteWow! The masala is very flavourful and tempting!
ReplyDeletethat's a very lovely combo. yummy.
ReplyDeleteI love Paneer dishes. This one is different. Tempting me a lot.
ReplyDeleteWat a beautiful,flavourful and delicious masala, would love to have with some rotis..yumm!
ReplyDeleteI love paneer dish..looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI love paneer in all forms, yours look mouth watering.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your great comments...do visit again....
ReplyDeletehmmmmm.....looks soo yummy...
ReplyDeletei love this paratha... :)
Nice recipe and so tempting...
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