Monday, October 21, 2013

Mirchi Paneer Masala

Ingredients:

Long green chillies : 10(slitted in the middle)
Paneer - 15 pieces (cubes)
Mustard seeds:1 tsp
Cumin seeds:1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds:1/2 tsp
Onion: 1(finely chopped)
Turmeric powder:1/2 tsp
Gingergarlic paste:1 tbsp
Red chilli powder:1/2 tsp
Coriander powder:1/2 tsp
Cumin powder:1/2 tsp
Yogurt: 1/2 cup
Salt: to taste

Masala to grind:

Cinnamon:1″
Cloves:2
Red chillies:4
Coriander seeds:2 tbsp
Peanuts:2 tbsp
Sesme seeds:2 tbsp
Coconut:2 tbsp
Oil:2 tbsp

Method of Preparation:

1. Heat very little oil in a pan, fry cinnamon, cloves, red chillies, coriander seeds, peanuts, sesme seeds and coconut grind them to paste.
2. In same pan add paneer cubles and fry till brown and keep a side
3. Now toss the green chillies slightly and keep them aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds followed by cumin seeds, fenugrek seeds, onions and salt.
5. Fry the onions till they become translucent and add the ginger&garlic paste.
6. Toss it for 2 minutes and then add turmeric powder followed by red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder.
7. Fry it for 2 minutes and add little water.
8. Add the yogurt and the grounded paste 
9. Add some water allow it to boil for 10 minutes.
10.Now add the chillies and boil it for 10 more minutes.
Serve hot with chapathi or rice.



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