PANEER CAPSICUM STIR FRY

PANEER CAPSICUM STIR FRY

We use paneer (Indian cottage cheese) quite often in my house. I go in for store bought paneer and do not make this at home.

Elsewhere in this blog, you will find recipes for some yummy starters such as Paneer Tikka Kathi Rolls, Garlicky Chilli Paneer, and Chatakedar Paneer.

Today's recipe is for a stir fry made with paneer and capsicum ( bell pepper) which can be made very easily and quickly. It is a time saver and makes for a much sought after starter.

This can be also be served as a side dish. We had this as a side dish yesterday and later I used what was left as a filling for grilled sandwiches and it tasted great! Today's recipe has been adapted from Paneer Capsicum Stir Fry by the legendary Tarlaji Dalal.

Ingredients:-

• Paneer (Cottage Cheese), 200 grams 
• Capsicum/Bell Pepper, small-sized, 1
• Garlic Paste, 1 tsp
• Chilli Paste, 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Seeds, coarsely crushed, 1 tsp
• Green Chillies, 1 or 2
• Ginger, chopped, 1/2 tsp
• Tomato, medium- sized, 1 
• Kasuri Methi, (Dried Fenugreek Leaves), 1/4 tsp
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, 1 tbsp
• Coriander Leaves, 1 tbsp, for garnish

Method:-

Cut the paneer into even sized cubes

Cut the capsicum into thin slices

Finely chop the green chillies, tomato and coriander leaves

In a non-stick kadhai, heat the oil and when it gets hot add the garlic paste and saute on medium flame for a few seconds till you get a nice aroma 

Add the capsicum slices, chilli paste,  and crushed coriander seeds and saute on low flame for 1 minute

Next add the chopped green chillies, chopped ginger and saute again for a few seconds

Add the chopped tomato, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes  

Add the kasuri methi and salt to taste and mix well

Cook on medium flame for 1 minute

Now add the paneer cubes, and mix them taking care that they don't break and cook for 1 more minute on medium flame 

Finally, garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves

Serve hot as a starter or as a side dish

PANEER KE PAKODE: GUEST POST BY SHWETHA AMIT PAI

PANEER KE PAKODE: GUEST POST BY SHWETHA AMIT PAI

As you know, from time to time to get more variety into my blog, I request contributions by way of Guest Posts from my friends. Today's Guest Post is from Shwetha Amit Pai, a talented young lady whose blog is called, "Shwet's Sizzling Wok." I can tell you that this blog sizzles and will grow to be a huge success in the future. Thanks, Shwetha.

Paneer ke Pakode makes for an excellent tea time snack or a starter.

Ingredients:

• Paneer ( Cottage Cheese), 400 grams
• Red Chilli Powder, 1 and 1/2 tsp
• Salt, to taste
• Gram Flour (Besan), 1 and 1/2 cups
• Ginger-Garlic Paste, 1 tsp
• Carom Seeds (Ajwain), 2 tsp
• Soda Bicarbonate, a pinch
• Rice Flour, 2 tbsp
• Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp
• Oil, to deep fry

Method:

• Cut paneer into cubes.Mix half teaspoon red chlli powder and salt in a plate and coat the paneer with this mixture all over
• Mix gram flour with ginger-garlic paste, carom seeds, soda bicarbonate, rice flour, remaining red chilli powder, lemon juice and salt
• Add sufficient water and blend to make a thick and smooth batter. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
• Heat sufficient oil in a kadhai. Dip the paneer cubes in the batter and deep fry till golden.
• Drain and place on an absorbent paper. Serve hot with tomato ketchup or chutney of your choice.