Thursday, 1 August 2013

Paneer Lajawaab

Now, this one's an original! Do try it once, and I bet you're gonna love me for this! :D

INGREDIENTS:


  • Paneer (cut into cubes) - 300 gm
  • Ginger(cut into strips) - 1 tablespoon
  • Green chillies(cut into strips) - 1-2
  • Onion (chopped) - 2 medium
  • Chopped tomato - 1
  • Tomato puree - 6 tablespoon
  • Cashew nut (Kaaju) Paste - 2 tablespoon
  • Cumin seeds - 2 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Dried red chillies - 4
  • Black peppercorns - 8-10
  • Sugar - 1 tablespoon
  • Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Tumeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
METHOD:

  • In a grinder, grind the cumin seeds, dried red chillies,  coriander powder and peppercorns to a coarse dry masala without adding any water.
  • Heat a pan. Add some vegetable/refined oil. Now, add the onions, ginger, and green chillies, Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add some more oil, chopped tomatoes, and tomato puree. Cook till the tomato softens (about 5-10 minutes).
  • Now, add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
  • Add the grinded masala and the cashew nut paste.
  • Cook for another 3-4 minutes till the masala gets cooked.
  • Now, add the paneer cubes in the pan and add some water.
  • Cover the pan with the lid and let it cook for a while.
  • At last, add the sugar. 
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice.