Tawa Paneer

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This delightful cottage cheese curry made with a blend of North Indian spices, is a perfect winter recipe! It is wholesome and delicious. Enjoy hot, with fresh rotis or rice!

Course Curry

Cuisine North Indian

Keyword Bell pepper, capsicum, cottage cheese, Curry, Garlic, Ginger, indian cheese, indian cottage cheese, paneer, tava paneer, turmeric

Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings People

Calories 331kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Cups Paneer Indian cottage cheese - small cubes (fresh or frozen)
1/2 Cup Onion Fine cut
1 Cup Green Bell Peppers Diced
1/2 Cup Tomato Fine cut
1/4 Cup Cilantro Fine cut
1 Tablespoon Ginger & Garlic Paste Freshly crushed
1 Pepper Green Chili Pepper Fine cut
1 Teaspoon Ajwain seeds Carom seeds
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder Or cayenne pepper
1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
1 Teaspoon Garam Masala Make your own here
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt Or to taste
1 Tablespoon Rice Bran Oil
1/4 Cup Filtered water

Instructions

Make sure you have all ingredients ready before you start cooking: Paneer, onion, cilantro, tomato, bell pepper, green chili pepper, ginger and garlic blend, ajwain seeds, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, turmeric, coriander powder and garam masala.
Set the pan on stove top on medium flame and add oil.
*Once the oil is hot, add onion and ajwain seeds. Sauté till onion is lightly brown.
*Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add bell pepper and green chili pepper. Mix well and sauté for a couple of minutes.
*Add red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and mix well. Now add garam masala, mix well, add tomato and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add water and cook till it condenses (depending on your desired consistency).
*Add paneer, stir and cook for a minute. Add chopped cilantro and mix.
Serve hot with fresh roti and cucumber salad.

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Notes

Great with hot roti or steamed rice.

*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

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