Paneer Dopyaaza

Ingredients

250 gms paneer (cottage cheese)

 oil for deep frying

2 tbsp oil

1 cup onion paste

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp garlic  paste

1 tbsp ginger  paste

1 tbsp green chilli paste

1/2 cup chopped coriander  leaves

1 tbsp coriander  seeds powder

1 tbsp chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

 

2 tsp garam masala

2 tbsp curd

3/4 cup chopped tomatoes

4 tbsp cream

Method :

Cut paneer into 1" square pieces and keep aside.

Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep fry the paneer till golden brown and crisp from all the sides.

Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds.

When the seeds crackle, add the bay leaves and onion paste, mix well and saute for 3 minutes.

Add garlic paste, ginger paste and green chilli paste, mix well and saute for 5 minutes.

Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chili powder, mix well and saute for 3 minutes.

Add the garam masala and saute for 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the curd and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

 

Add the tomatoes and coriander and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the paneer and cook for more 15 minutes on low flame.

 

Add the cream, mix well and simmer for 2 minutes.

Serve hot.