Paneer Ki Sabji | Dhaba Style Instant Paneer Curry

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp oil
• 15 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
• ½ capsicum, cubed
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp gigner & garlic, chopped
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tomato, crushed
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 tbsp cream
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp kasuri methi, crushed
• 2 tbsp coriander, chopped

Steps

1. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wok, then fry the 15 paneer cubes and ½ capsicum until they are golden brown.
2. Set the paneer aside once it is golden brown.
3. Use the same oil to sauté 1 tsp cumin until it crackles.
4. Put in 1 onion and 2 tbsp ginger & garlic, then sauté until the onion is golden brown.
5. With the flame kept low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and 1 tsp salt.
6. Keep sautéing over a low flame until the spices release their aroma.
7. Add the 3 tomatoes, then sauté until they soften and the oil separates.
8. Pour in 1 cup of hot water, then cook and adjust the consistency as needed.
9. Add the fried paneer and capsicum along with 2 tbsp cream.
10. Give it a thorough mix, then let it cook for 5 minutes.
11. Finish by adding ½ tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander, and mix thoroughly.
12. Enjoy the paneer sabji with either roti or rice.