Capsi Paneer Masala

Ingredients

100 gms paneer cut into cubes

1/2 capsicum cut into cubes

5 tsp oil

1 finely chopped onion

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

2 tsp Kasuri methi

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

For the masala paste:

1rughly chopped onion

2 green chillies

1/2 inch ginger

2 tsp white til / sesame seeds

4 cashew nuts

4 garlic cloves

3 tblsp chopped coriander leaves

5-6 pudina/mint leaves

1/4 cup grated coconut

Roast the above ingredients in 2 tsp oil for about - 10 mins. Let it cool and then grind into a smooth paste and keep aside

Procedure

• Heat oil in a pan, fry the chopped onions till they turn transparent

• Now add the masala paste and fry well for 5 mins

• Add the capsicum cubes and cook for 5 mins

• Now add turmeric pdr, coriander powder and saute for a second

• Add salt,1/2 cup water, Kasuri methi and mix well

• Now add the paneer cubes and mix, let it boil for 5 mins, turn off the flame.

• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, lemon juice and serve hot with naan, phulkas, roti or poori.

NOTE: If you want to make an orange gravy then add red chillies in place of green chillies

You can substitute paneer with gobi or mushrooms.