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| Paneer Masala with Capsicum |
In continuation of the series North Indian side-dishes, I have today this delicious dish that I had long ago found
on the site cinnamon n spice. I had made it ages ago and remembered this yummy dish occasionally but since I could not remember the details I have just hoped to make it yet again.
The other day when I was cleaning up I found the scrap of paper on which I had written the recipe.
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| Paneer Masala with Capsicum |
Paneer Masala with Capsicum
Recipe Source: CinnamonNspice
Ingredients:
- 400 gms paneer, diced
- 2 medium capsicum, diced ( I used coloured)
- 2 onions, chopped fine
- 4 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 large tomato
- 1 teaspoon garlic ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon kasuri methi (dry fenugreek)
- 1 tablespoon cashews
- 1tbsp raisins ( I did not use)
- A pinch black salt
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
- A pinch hing/asafoetida
- A pinch turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 tablespoon oil
- 2-3 teaspoon of North Indian Spice Masala
Method:
- Heat a kadhai/wok and drop the Kasuri Methi. Switch off the gas. Set aside. Once the pan cools crush the methi between fingers and powder it.
- If using soak raisins in hot water for a few minutes and drain.
- Heat oil in a kadhai/wok. Add cashews and sauté till golden in colour.
- Drain them. In Goa, we can pick up assorted sizes but you could chop them into smaller pieces.
- In the same oil add capsicum sauté for a few minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Now add hing/asafoetida, ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes away.
- Add the onions and sauté till transparent.
- Add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes on low heat till oil separates.
- Now add salt, rock salt, sugar, and turmeric powder, red chilli powder mix and cook for a minute on low heat.
- At this point you can add the capsicum cover and cook for a minute. But since we do not like cooked capsicum
much I did not do this step. - Add chopped tomatoes, salt and the ground masala. Cover and cook for few minutes till capsicum (in case you are cooking the capsicum) is tender yet firm.
- Add paneer pieces and salt mix well. Cover and cook for a minute or two. Add crushed kasuri methi. In case you are using raisins now will be a good time to add them.
- Switch off the heat add the capsicum in case you have not cooked it like me.
- Add cashews. Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Enjoy with hot with chapattis.
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| Paneer Masala with Capsicum |
Srividhya says
color capsicum with paneer hmmm very inviting
Chandrani Banerjee says
Capsicum paneer masala looks yummy.
Varadas Kitchen says
Lovely color constrast, a treat to the visual eater like me.
Priya Suresh says
Love to have this irresistible paneer masala with some rotis.
vaishali sabnani says
North India is associated with paneer..you have put a wonderful dish with it..looks delicious.
Julie says
love this nutritious sabzi,yummy!
Sarita says
Paneer combination with capsicum always a hit in my home... Your's look yummy.
Pavani N says
Your dish with paneer & peppers looks amazing.
sneha datar says
Wonderful dish, yummy looking
Suma Gandlur says
That north Indian spice mix seems to be flavorful and have noted it down to try. I bet that has made this dish delicious.
Harini-Jaya R says
Love this combo!
Srivalli says
The masala sounds interesting Archana..anything with paneer we love..
Priya Vj says
I can have this paneer curry just as a starter. I too love to munch on the bell peppers with their crunch. The North Indian spice mix is a super masala
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Priya.
Chef Mireille says
I love paneer and this version sounds yummy
Kalyani says
paneer and capsicum are a marriage made in heaven ! I make this gravy very often, although with slight changes !
Jayashree says
This looks colorful and tasty, Archana.
veena krishnakumar says
Archana...the pics are so inviting!
Shobha Keshwani says
Paneer masala with capsicums look so delicious and mildly spiced. Capsicums add a colourful touch.Perfect to serve with rotis.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Shobha.
Sarika Gunjal (Spice Zone) says
Archana, this dish is our family's fav, I must say my son's fav. We make it at least 2 times a month if not more. Lovely recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 I know how it is Sarika.
Mayuri Patel says
This recipe has been brought to my attention at the right time. I'm trying in improve my protein intake for dinner without carbs. Paneer Masala with Capsicum fits the bill. Its got proteins, the veggies and its filling and sounds tasty too.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mayuri definitely checks all your boxes on the checklist.:D
Sujata Roy says
Paneer capsicum masala looks so inviting. Loved the colour and your click. Cashew nuts raisins kasoori methi wow I can imagine the wonderful taste and flavour.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sujata.