Tawa Paneer

Tawa paneer with Chapathis

Paneer is extremely versatile and can be cooked with many vegetables to create a nutritious and well-balanced meal.This is Tawa paneer is a unique preparation of paneer cooked on a tawa. Paneer is marinated and then is added to the masala paste. A wonderful companion to Chapathis.

The recipe is quite simple, yet the paneer cubes are crunchy, soft and moist inside, just the way I like them to treat myself with a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:
Serves: 4
Difficulty : Easy
Prep time : 15mins + marinating time

Marinate for 15 minutes:

120z/about 375gms - paneer, cut into 1'' cubes
1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
1/2 tsp - turmeric
1/2 tsp - salt
1 tsp - Chaat masala powder

Masala paste:

1 large - Onion, chopped
2 - tomatoes, chopped
1 - Bell pepper - chopped
3 tsp - garlic paste
2 - green chillies
1/2 tsp - carom seeds (ajwain,wamu)
1/2 tsp - Cumin seeds
2 tsp - coriander powder
1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
1/4 tsp - garam masala powder
1/4 tsp - black cumin ( shah jeera)
1/2 tsp - salt or to taste
4 tbsp - Oil

Method:

Cut panner into thick, big pieces. Marinate them. Sprinkle red chilli powder, haldi, salt and chaat masala, Mix well to coat all sides of paneer with powdered masala. Keep them marinated for 15mins.

Heat 2 tbsp oil on a non-stick tawa or pan. Shallow fry paneer on tawa, turning sides, till golden brown on all sides.

For the masala paste, heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai/wok. When oil is hot, add ajwain and jeera. When jeera turns golden brown, add the chopped onion and stir till onions turns transparent.

Reduce heat. Add garlic paste, green chillies, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Fry on medium heat for few seconds.

Add chopped tomatoes. Stir for 5-7 mins till oil separates. Add chopped bell pepper and cook for another minute. Add garam masala, shah jeera and fried paneer and mix. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Serve hot.



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