CAPSICUM - PANEER FRY

 A tasty and spicy dish with the goodness of paneer (cottage cheese) and capsicum.

Serves 4

Preparation time - 20 minutes
Cooking time - 30 minutes
Ingredients

1. Capsicum – ½ kg – cut in long strips
2. Paneer – 200 gms – cut in 1cm cubes
3. Onion – 1 big – cut in thick long strips
4. Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
5. Asafetida – 1/4 tsp
6. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
7. Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
8. Coriander powder – 1 tsp
9. Cumin powder – 1 tsp
10. Tandoori masala – 1 ½ -2 tbsp
11. Salt to taste
12. Oil – 3-4 tbsp

Method 

1. Add ½ tbsp of tandoori masala and required salt to the paneer pieces and mix well and set aside.
2. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan.
3. Add cumin seeds and asafetida.
4. When they splutter, add the sliced onions and fry well.
5. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander & cumin powders and 1 tbsp of tandoori masala and fry for a minute.
6. Add the sliced capsicum and salt and mix well.
7. Cook covered on a low heat for 5 minutes.
8. Add the marinated paneer and mix well.
9. Add 1 more tbsp of oil if required and cook covered for a minute.
10. Remove the lid & fry for another 5-7 minutes.
11. Serve hot with chapathis.

                             

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