shimla mirch paneer



INGREDIENTS

FOR SAUTING:

2 tbsp oil2 tbsp oil
16 cubes paneer / cottage cheese16 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
½ capsicum, cubes½ capsicum, cubes
½ onion, petals½ onion, petals
FOR ONION TOMATO PUREE:
½ tsp cumin / jeera½ tsp cumin / jeera
3 pod cardamom3 pod cardamom
4 cloves4 cloves
½ inch cinnamon½ inch cinnamon
1 onion, sliced1 onion, sliced
1 inch ginger1 inch ginger
2 clove garlic, crushed2 clove garlic, crushed
2 tomato, sliced2 tomato, sliced

FOR CURRY:

1 tbsp butter1 tbsp butter
1 bay leaf1 bay leaf
½ tsp turmeric½ tsp turmeric
¾ tsp chilli powder¾ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp cumin powder¼ tsp cumin powder
1 tsp salt1 tsp salt
2 tbsp curd / yogurt, whisked2 tbsp curd / yogurt, whisked
¾ cup water¾ cup water
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed
INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION:
1. In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and roast 16 cubes paneer.
2. Roast until the paneer turns golden brown. keep aside.
3. In the same oil, add ½ capsicum, ½ onion and saute on high flame.
4. Once they slightly shrink, keep the onions and capsicum aside.
5. With the remaining oil add ½ tsp cumin, 3 pod cardamom, 4 cloves and ½ inch cinnamon.
6. Saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
7. Add 1 onion, 1 inch ginger and 2 clove garlic.
8. Saute until onions shrink and softens.
now add 2 tomato and saute until tomatoes soften and turn mushy.
cool completely and transfer to the blender.
9. Blend to smooth paste adding water if required.
10. Filter the puree making sure to have a smooth silky puree. keep aside.

SHIMLA MIRCH PANEER:
1. In a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and saute 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and ¼ tsp cumin powder.
2. Saute until the spices turn aromatic.
now add in prepared onion tomato puree, 1 tsp salt and mix well.
3. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the puree thickens.
4. Add 2 tbsp curd and mix well until everything is well combined.
5. Stir and cook until the oil is separated from sides.
6. Add in ¾ cup water and mix well adjusting consistency as required.
now add in fried paneer, capsicum and onion. mix well.
7. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
additionally, add 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp kasuri methi. mix well.
Enjoy shimla mirch paneer with phulka or naan.

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