QUICK PANEER MASALA

This is a quick and simple recipe that you can have with roti or bread. add it to a roll or make a sandwich. These recipe are great to "stretch". Meaning make extra for another meal to save yourself time. 

Paneer Marination

• 150 gms paneer
• 1tbsp curd
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/3 tsp garam masala

Mix the above gently and keep aside for 15-20 minutes

Masala Ingredients 

• 2 tbsp refined oil /ghee
• 1 onion chopped
• 1/2 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp garlic paste
• 1 chopped tomato
• Few chopped green chillies
• 1 medium size capsicum cut into cubes /or 1 medium size onion cut into thick rings ( you can use both if you like )
• Salt to taste
• Red chilli powder to taste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp chat masala
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp dry kasturi methi

Method

• Put the refined oil/ ghee in a pan
• When the oil/ghee becomes warm add the chopped onions and stir fry for few minutes, then add the ginger and garlic paste
• Saute for few minutes on medium flame ,till the raw smell of the ginger garlic is gone
• Add a few tsp of warm water if the masala starts catching or sticking to the pan
• Now add the chopped green chillies and cook for a few minutes
• Add the chopped tomato and saute for a few minutes
• Now add the salt ,red chilli powder, turmeric, chat masala, cumin powder and coriander powder
• Saute for 10 mins on low heat, till the tomatoes becomes soft and you can see little oil seeping out from the top or from the sides .
• Now add the capsicum (if using onion rings also then add it with the capsicum)
• Add the marinated paneer and the dry kasturi methi leaves, stir it in gently .
• Cook on medium flame till the juices of the cooked masala and the curd from the paneer,gets infused .
• Leave gravy as per choice .
• Serve as desired

Notes : 

• If you are vegan you can do the same with Tofu