Kashmiri Paneer

Ready made paneer can be bought in Indian super markets or can be made at home (Rasmalai). In Brasil, instead of paneer  fresh ricotta can be used. Blend and press in pizza tray for a few hours to settle down, cut into cubes and fry.

Method:

Mix Salt, turmeric, cardamom clove and cinnamon powders in hot water.

On medium heat lightly fry paneer, turning occasionally, till the edges become slightly brown.  Do not to over fry to form hard crust.

Remove the fried paneer and deep into the mixture of hot water, Soak for 30 to 40 minutes.

In  1 table spoon of hot oil add cumin seeds, crushed garlic and ginger, fry for 30 seconds.

Mix one after the other, onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Saute each one for a minute before adding the next one.

Add ginger and fennel powders, salt and green hot chili to taste. Cover and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat.

Finally add paneer and all the water mixture. If needed,  add more water to cover the paneer, bring to boil on high heat.

Lower the heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes or more, do not dry out completely.

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