Paneer Pasanda

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Written by Archana Doshi

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A delectable dish, different from the regular and yet will make you want more. Paneer is marinated in yogurt and spices and then cooked in a delicate blend of spices, like cumin, kasuri methi.

Rich in protein and low fat makes will make you want to make this dish over and over again.

Serves: 4
Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Preparation Time : 15 minutes + marination time

Ingredients for marinade

• 1 1/2 cups paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 cup fresh yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon gram flour/besan
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste

For the paste

• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 2 green chillies
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 1 pod cardamom de-seeded

Other Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon oil

Method
Keeping the paneer aside, mix the ingredients for the marinade and whisk all the ingredients together. Now add the paneer cubes and stir in gently into the marinade. Allow it to sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.

Make a paste of the onions, green chillies, ginger, cardamon.

Heat oil in a pan; add the cumin seeds, the onion paste mixture and saute on medium until the onion paste turns golden.

Add the marinated paneer mixture and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with hot phulka’s.

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