Spicy Paneer Masala Recipe

Spicy Paneer Masala

Ingredients

Fresh paneer- 250gms( Indian cottage cheese)

Onion large sliced- 1no

Tomato medium chopped- 3nos

Garlic cloves sliced- 4nos

Ginger and Garlic paste- 1tbsp

Red chilli powder- 1 and 1/4 tsp

Garam masala powder- 1tbsp

Cumin powder- 1tsp

Coriander powder- 1tbsp

Kasoori methi- 2tsp( slightly roasted and crushed)

Salt to taste

Oil- 3 tbsp

Chopped coriander leaves to garnish.

Spicy Paneer Recipe

Method

Cut the paneer into cubes. In a small bowl mix ginger and garlic paste, garam masala powder, 1/4 tsp red chilli powder and 1/2 tsp salt. Marinate the paneer cubes in the prepared masala for 15 mins. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan when hot fry the marinated paneer pieces until slightly browned. Drain the shallow fried paneer pieces and set aside. In the same pan add 1 tbsp more oil, add the sliced onion and garlic, fry on medium heat until onion turn brown. Now add the chopped tomatoes, rest of 1 tsp red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, crushed kasoori methi leaves and saute till tomatoes are cooked and tender. Add the fried paneer cubes to the tomatoes and add 1 tsp salt and few tbsp water. Cook for few mins until slightly gravy is formed. Garnish paneer masala with chopped coriander leaves, serve hot with jeera rice, nan, roti etc.

Masala Paneer