Dhania Paneer (Coriander Paneer / Paneer in Coriander Gravy)

Ingredients

• 200 gms. paneer cubes
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. ghee
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 1 " ginger
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1 cup coriander leaves
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp. chopped coriander leaves to garnish

Steps

1. Blend the onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies and coriander leaves. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Temper with cumin seeds and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.
3. Now add the blended paste and stir fry till the oil separates. Add all the dry spices and mix well.
4. Add all the dry spices and mix well.
5. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup milk & the paneer cubes. Give it a stir & simmer, covered, till the gravy comes to a desired consistency.
6. When done, garnish with coriander leaves.
7. Enjoy with hot steamed rice, jeera rice, pulao, plain biryani or any Indian flat bread for a great comfort meal.