Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Masala Paneer


Masala Paneer is a great recipe for all occasions

Ingredients:
1/2 pound paneer (cottage cheese) cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 spoon cumin seeds
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 green cardamoms
1 teaspoon kasoori methi (fenugreek leaves)
1 medium size onion, finely chopped
3 medium size tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cilantro powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 black pepper powder
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation:
Heat oil in a thick bottom pan.
Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamom and kasoori methi. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until whole spices change color to dark brown.
Add cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds.
Add onions and keep stirring until onions becomes light brown.
Add garlic paste and ginger paste. Saute until the mixture turns golden brown.
Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, and cilantro powder. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are cooked along with other spices.
Add half cup of water. Mix well and cook for about 1 minute.
Add paneer and salt. Let it simmer for 5 minutes on low to medium heat.
Serve hot. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

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