KADHAI PANEER/ CUBE COTTAGE CHEESE

Paneer/Cottage Cheese is good source of Protein, Potassium, Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D, Selenium, Riboflavin, Phosphorus and Calcium.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound Paneer
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (shimla mirch, capsicum)
• 2 tsp Oil (Divided)
• 3 Medium Tomatoes
• 1 tbsp chopped Ginger
• 1 Green Chili or to taste
• Pinch of Asafetida (hing)
• 1 tsp Cumin Seed (jeera)
• 1 tbsp Coriander Powder (dhania)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric (haldi)
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 2 tbsp Dry Fenugreek Leaves (kastoori methi)
• Salt to Taste

Method

1. Mix and blend the Tomatoes, Ginger, and Green Chili to make a puree.
2. Cut Paneer & Bell peppers into ½ inch cubes 
3. Heat the 1 tsp of oil in frying pan on medium heat and stir fry paneer for about 1 minutes(Remove them before they change color). 
4. Wash & drain Bell pepper..microwave them for 1 1/2 mins. (Make sure they become tender and soft).
5. Heat 1 tsp of remaining Oil on medium heat.
6. Add the Asafetida and Cumin seeds.
7. After the Cumin seeds crack, add the Tomato puree, Coriander powder, Turmeric, Fenugreek leaves and Red Chili Powder. (In same order).
8. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat.
9. Tomato mixture will reduce to about half in volume.
10. Add Paneer and Bell pepper.
11. Add 2 Tbsp of water, and the salt. Let it simmer for about five minutes on low medium heat.
12. Now it is ready to serve.