Sunday, September 27, 2009

Paneer Pasanda

Ingredients:
1/2 kg paneer-cut into broad slices
2 tbsp chickpea flour
1/4cup clarified butter
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
1 cup hung yogurt
1/4tsp turmeric
2 tsp coriander powder
salt to taste
1/2tsp chilli powder
1/4tsp garam masala
2-3 green chillies - slit
1 1/2cup water
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2 tbsp malai

Method:
Heat the clarified butter in a pan and fry the pieces of paneer. Lift them out and set aside. In the same clarified butter, add the cumin seeds, saute a little and add the ginger.
When the ginger turns a light brown, add the chickpea flour. Saute and add yogurt, turmeric, coriander powder, salt, chilli powder, and garam masala. Saute over a medium heat till the fat separates.
Add the green chillies, saute a little, then add the water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add the fried pieces of paneer, simmer for about 2 minutes and serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves and cream.

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