Monday, July 7, 2014

Tawa Paneer Masala Recipe


Tawa Paneer Masala Recipe

 








 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ingredients:-
Paneer - 1/4 kg, cubed, place in warm water for 10 min. And drain
Curd - 1 tbsp (yogurt) optional
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Carom seeds - 1/2 tsp
Kasoori methi - 1 1/2 tsp, crushed
Onion - 1, large, finely chopped
Ginger - 1/2", finely minced
Green chili paste - 1 tsp (grind 2 green chilies to a paste)
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.
Red chili powder - 1 tsp.
Coriander powder - 1 tsp.
Garam masala powder - pinch
Tomato puree - 1/2 cup
Fresh cream - 1 tbsp.
Lemon juice - 2 tsp.
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish
Oil - 2 1/2 tbsp

How to make tawa paneer masala:-

·         Marinate paneer in curd, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder and 1/2 tsp kasoori methi for 10-15 min.

·         Heat a pan, drizzle 1/2 tbsp oil and shallow fry the paneer pieces for 3 m tnossing the contents well. Do not burn them. Turn off flame and remove to a plate.

·         Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel. Once hot, add cumin seeds and carom seeds and allow spluttering.

·         Add chopped onions and sauté for 5 min. Add minced ginger and green chili paste and sauté for 2 min.

·         Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder and kasoori methi and mix well.

·         Add tomato puree and cook for 6-7 min or till oil separates. Add the roasted paneer pieces to the onion-tomato mixture and mix well.

·         Add half a cup of water and cook for 5-7 min on low to medium flame.

·         Add garam masala powder and fresh cream and mix well. Add lemon juice and mix well and turn off flame.

·         Remove to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

·         Serve with roti or naan.

 

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