Cottage Cheese (Paneer) Simmered in Tomato Gravy (No Onion- Garlic/Saatvik)

North Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Cottage Cheese (Paneer) Simmered in Tomato Based Gravy (No Onion- Garlic/Saatvik)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Coriander Seeds (Sabut Dhaniya)- 1 Tsp.
Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 1 Tbsp.
Fennel Seeds (Saunf)- ½ Tsp.
Tomatoes- 2 No’s, Ripe Pureed
Turmeric Powder (Haldi)- ¼  Tsp.
Red Chilli Powder- ½ Tsp.

Cottage Cheese (Paneer)- 200 Grams (Usually 1 Packet), Cut into 1 Inch Cubes

Salt- To Taste

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 1- ½ Tbsp.

Method:

Roughly crush Coriander Seeds in a Mortar Pestle/Grinder

Heat Oil & Add Coriander-Fennel Seeds & Saute

Add the Fresh Tomato Puree, Haldi, Red Chilli Powder, Mix Well

Stir till Oil Surfaces out of the Gravy

Add ½ Cup of Hot Water, Salt & Let the Gravy Simmer

Add the Paneer Gradually in the Gravy

Cover & Cook on Low Flame for about 8-10 Minutes

Serve Hot with Phulka, Fresh Green Chillies & Set Curd for a Dhaba Experience! 

Tips:

Can Add 1-½ Tsp. of Chopped Spring/Green Onions for Garnishing 

For all the Health Conscious People, in case the Paneer is used fresh without slightly frying, make sure to keep a check on it so that it Stays Firm & doesn’t crumble

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