Paneer Capsicum

This paneer dish has always been a great hit at home... My friends & family think that it better than the paneer you get in the restaurants... It is simple and easy... Try it!!!

Preparation time - 10 mins

Cooking time - 20 mins

Serves - 3 to 5 people (depends on the serving size)

INGREDIENTS

• Capsicum - small slices - 250 gms
• Paneer - cubed - 250 gms
• Onions - grated - 2
• Tomato - pureed - 3
• Cumin seeds (jeera) - 1 tsp
• Turmeric pwd (haldi) - 1 tsp
• Garam Masala - 1 tsp
• Red Chilly Pwd - 2 tsp
• Coriander pwd - 2 tsp
• Ginger paste (or finely chopped) - half tsp
• Garlic paste (or finely chopped) - half tsp
• Milk - 1 cup
• thickened Cream - half cup (optional... but it gives a very rich flavour to the curry)
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves - chopped - for garnish

METHOD

• Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds after it sputters add the ginger, garlic and onion and saute till onion is slightly brown
• The add the sliced capsicum and saute for 2 mins
• Then add the dry powders and mix well
• After the powders are mixed well add the tomato puree and salt and cook till the raw smell and taste of tomato disappears
• now add the paneer cubes and mix well so that the mixture coats all the paneer cubes. Place a lid on the pan & let it cook for 2 - 5 mins.
• Now add the milk and cream into the mixture. Keep 2 tsps of cream aside for garnish.
• When this mixture starts to boil you can take it off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves and cream.
• Serve hot with chapatis

TIPS:

• If you are using frozen paneer then place the cubes in a bowl of boiling water for 5 - 10 mins. Drain the water & before you use the paneer.
• You could add some peas to this curry while cooking
• If you are health conscious then use skimmed milk and light cream... comes out equally good.