Pepper Paneer (Indian cottage cheese with Pepper)
By Joydeep Pal
I have tried out another vegetarian recipe with Indian cottage cheese (Paneer). In this experimental dish, I have used different peppers/capsicums in a new curry. Already received accolades for its taste and flavor at different events, I am sharing my secrets now with the world.
Ingredients
- 200gm Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
- 3-4 Medium Pepper (Green/Yellow/Red) (Washed)
- 2 or 3 Green Chillies
- 1 pc Tomato (big)
- 1 tablespoons of Ginger Paste (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of Tomato Ketchup (optional)
- 5-6 tablespoons of Oil : Sunflower oil
- Spices:
- Cummin Whole(Jeera): 1/4 teaspoon
- Cinnamon (Darchini): 1/4 of a stick
- Cardamom (Elaichi): 3 small one
- Clove (Labongo/laung): 3
- Garam Masala: ½ teaspoon
- Cumin powder (Jeera): 1 table-spoon
- Turmeric powder (Halud/Haldi): 1 tea-spoon
- Bay Leaves Whole (Tejpata): 3-4 (optional)
- Sugar: 1 tea-spoon
- Water
- Salt to Taste
Details
servings 4
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
Dice the pepper(capsicum) and paneer in medium pieces.
Step 2
Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the paneer first little bit and take them out as they start turning golden brown.
Step 3
Saute the pepper for 2-3 min and then keep them separate.
Step 4
Then, add the cummin, bay leaves, cardamom, clove and cinnamon to fry little bit.
Step 5
Add ginger paste, green chillies and tomato to saute along with cummin and garam masala powder. You can use 2 tablespoon of Tomato Ketchup also.
Step 6
Now, add the paneer and pepper with turmeric powder and salt and mix well with water.
Step 7
Put a lid over the frying pan to cook for 8-9 mins in medium flame.Add the sugar and mix them well.
Step 8
Ready to serve hot with paratha/bread.
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