Paneer Simla Mirch

A deadly combination of paneer and capsicum

Ingredients
150 gms. paneer
1 long sliced onion
1 green capsicum thinly sliced
1 tomato diced
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp garlic paste
2 green chilies slit vertically
coriander leaves finely chopped
2 tbsp. oil
salt to taste
red chili powder to taste
garam masala to taste
1 tsp dhania (coriander seeds) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 or 1 tsp lemon juice as per taste

For the Garam masala:

1 tsp black cumin seeds
1 tsp cloves
1 tbsp cardamom seeds, shelled
1/3 nutmeg, whole
2 cinnamon stick
Grind the spices very fine in a coffee grinder or spice grinder.

Preparation Method

1. Cut Paneer into medium size rectangle pieces.

2. Just before serving heat the oil in a kadhai and add garlic paste and ginger and stir for a moment.

3. Add onions & green chilies and stir fry till onions are tender.

4. Add capsicum and fry a little

5. Now add tomatoes stir for some time.

6. Add all the spices and stir fry for a moment.

7. Add paneer and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

8. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with tandoori roti or parantha.

(Serves: 4)

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