Paneer Kurma
January 05, 2017
Ingredients:
- 200 gms Paneer
- 1 big Onion
- 1 Tomato
- A pinch Turmeric pdr
- 1/2 tsp Chilli pdr
- 1/4 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves
- 1" pc Cinnamon
- 4 nos Cloves
- 1Bayleaf
- 3 tbsp Oil
To grind:
- 1 cup Grated coconut
- 8 no Cashews
- 1/8 tsp Poppy seeds
- 1/4 tspFennel seeds
- 2 nos. Green chillies
- 4 nos. Garlic cloves
- 1/2" pc Ginger
Method:
- Cut the onion finely, chop tomato and keep aside.
- Grind ingredients listed under "to grind" to a paste and keep aside.
- In a pan heat 1 tsp of oil and toast the paneer cubes till golden brown, remove it from the pan and keep aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan fry cinnamon, cloves, and bayleaf. Now add the chopped onion and saute well. Reduce the flame and add chilli pdr and turmeric pdr. When the raw smell goes add the chopped tomato and cook it till mushy.
- Then add the ground coconut paste and one cup of water and salt, mix well. Let it boil for 5 to 10mins.
- Add the toasted paneer to this, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves over it and switch off the stove. This dish goes well with rotis, pulao etc.
- You can also (optional) add 2 tbsp cream to this, it will give a rich taste.
- You can add vegetables of your choice along with paneer.
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