Kadai Paneer

INGREDIENT:

250 gms Paneer (cottage cheese) ( I used 500 grams)

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 cinnamon

1 Large onion.

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste.

3 green chilis.

1 tsp turmeric powder.( i used 1/2 tsp)

1 tsp cumin powder.( i used 1/2 tsp as i used cumin seeds too or one can use 1 tsp of both too)

2 diced Capscicum

2 diced tomotoes

1 tsp coriander powder.

1 tsp red chilli powder.

1 tsp garam masala powder.

3 tbsp.tomato puree.

1 tsp kasoori methi.

Salt- 1/2 tsp

Sugar- 1 tsp

oil- 1+1 tsp

Chopped coriander leaves.

METHOD:

1. Cut paneer into cubes. Heat oil in a pan and fry paneer cubes in low flame for about 5 minutes. Set aside.

2. Blend onion and 2 green chilis into to get a paste.

3.Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and cinnamon stick and then add onion chili paste and gingergarlic paste. Fry until the onion turns brown.Now add turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Fry the masala until the oil get separated from it.

4. Add tomato puree and sugar . Stir it frequently so as to get a thick gravy and it become bhuna and leaves the raw taste.

5. Now add Capscicum and Tomotoes and water and cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add garam masala and then cook till vegies are done.

6. Now add Paneer pieces and dry methi leaves( kasoori methi) and mix well .Cover the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes in low flame. Finally add chopped coriander.

7. Drain the water if you find it too watery.