Saucy Paneer Capsicum

 

Paneer capsicum is a popular dish in north india and is very easy to make. I learned this recipe from my mother. She used to make this dish whenever we had party in our house. I totally adore this dish. So I thought even i should make this for a party at my home and it was a huge success.

Paneer is a good source of protein for vegetarian people and is one of the most loved veg by Indians.

Saucy Paneer Capsicum

Ingredients

250 gms Paneer / cottage cheese, cut into squares

1 capsicum,cubed

1 large onion,cubed

2 tomatoes,chopped

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp mdh kitchen king masala or use garam masala

1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves

2 tbsp cream

1 tbsp toamto ketchup

1-2 tbsp tomato puree

salt to taste

coriander for garnishing

Method

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, when they change colour add onion.

Saute onion for a min, don’t brown the onion, we want a crunch in the onion. Add ginger garlic paste,saute for a minute.

Now add tomatoes,cook them till they are soft and mushy. Add all the spice powder ie coriander, kitchen king, chilli powder, turmeric.

Mix well.

Add capsicum pieces and cook for 4-5 mins. Don’t fully cook them, there should be some crunch in it.

Now add paneer along with dried fenugreek leaves and salt. Cover and cook for  2 mins.

Add tomato puree and ketchup and mix well. Saute for a min.

Add cream and garnish with coriander. Serve hot with roti, rice or naan.