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Paneer Masala

A creamy paneer gravy made with onion tomato masala with added spices, green bell pepper, and red onions.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Paneer ( around 25 cubes)
  • 2 cubes Frozen Onion Masala (around 1/2 cup)
  • ½ Red onion cut into cubes
  • ½ Green bell pepper cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp White vinegar
  • 15-20 Cashew nuts (soaked in warm water for 15 minutes)
  • 2 tbsp Kasuri Methi (Dried fenugreek leaves)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Spice powders

  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • ½ tsp Garam masala powder

Instructions

  • Heat about 1 tbsp oil in a pan. When hot add the cubed onion and bell pepper. Fry for a few minutes, it should remain crisp and not become soft. Take them out and set them aside.
  • In the same pan add 1 tbsp oil, then add the onion masala, the spice powders, vinegar, sugar, salt, and a little water. Mix it all up and cover the pan. Let it come to a boil. Stir in between so it does not burn.
  • Blend the cashew nuts into a paste adding some water. Add this cashew paste to the masala, cook for about 5 minutes, adding a little water to thin it out.
  • Add the paneer along with the Kasuri methi and a sprinkle of garam masala powder. Mix it and cover the pan. Cook it for another 5 minutes on low flame.
  • Check for salt and add more if needed.
  • Add the previously fried onions and bell pepper to it, mix it and garnish with more Kasuri Methi or chopped cilantro.
  • Your paneer masala is ready! Enjoy with rice, Naan, or paratha.