Kadahi Paneer

These days I’m trying to plan my Menu at home based on the on-going events in the blogosphere. When I come to deeply think of it, food bloggers’ kitchens dispersed geographically all over the world brewing in unison towards a common cause. How wonderful is that? It’s a great feeling to be a part of this selfless virtual world. We learn from each other, compliment each other, be there for each other. Blogosphere has become an inseparable part of my life and I am enjoying myself to the core.

Today’s dish is Kadahi Paneer bookmarked from Aipi’s blog. This dish impressed Abbas and Ma who dislike Paneer otherwise. It was a breeze to make and at the same time delicious. I modified it a teeny-weeny bit.

Ingredients:

Paneer - 1 cup, cubed

Capsicum – 1 medium sized, cubed

Tomato – 1 large, finely chopped

Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, finely chopped

Tomato ketchup – 2 tbsp

Oil – 2 tbsp + 1 tsp

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp

Onion – 1 large, chopped

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp

Ajwain or carom seeds – ¼ tsp (I did not add just bcoz I forgot to)

Asafoetida – a pinch (I did not add just bcoz I forgot to)

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp or to taste

Coriander powder – 1tbsp

Kasuri Methi – 1 tbsp

Milk – ½ cup (optional, I added it to give this dish a semi gravy texture)

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat a tsp of oil in a pan and shallow fry paneer cubes till golden brown. Keep aside.
2. Heat rest of the oil in the same pan. Add mustard seeds, ajwain, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
3. Once the seeds start spluttering, add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
4. Add onions, salt and turmeric powder. Saute till onions turn golden brown in colour.
5. Turn heat to medium and add capsicum, red chilli powder, coriander powder and sauté for a minute.
6. Add tomatoes and coriander leaves and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add tomato ketchup, paneer, kasuri methi, milk (if using) and combine. Cook till you get the desired consistency.
7. Serve with flavoured rice or Indian breads.

Sending this to Bookmarked Recipe every Tuesday hosted by Priya and Aipi herself.

Also to "Tried and Tested - US Masala" hosted by Priya