Capsicum Paneer Masala

    This masala recipe is a quick recipe...ready in few minutes...this is one of my experiments which came out very well. Anything with paneer..result will be soo good..we had it with chapathi..My kids loved it a lot,
so try this for your kids too...

Ingredients

1. Paneer   8 oz pack(cubed)
2. Capsicum/Bell pepper  1 large (diced)i used green bell pepper
3. Ginger   2 tsp(finely chopped)
4. Garlic   3-4 cloves(finely chopped)
5. Onion   1 large(finely chopped)
6. Tomato   1 and 1/2 medium (blend well in a mixie)
7. Green chilli   1 no.(finely chopped)
8. Turmeric powder   1/4 tsp
9. Chilli powder   1 tsp
10. Coriander powder   1 tsp
11. Garam masala   1/2 tsp
12. Kasuri methi/Dried methi leaves   2 tbsp
13. Cilantro   few (finely chopped)
14. salt   to taste

To temper

1. Oil    1 Tbsp + 1 tsp
2. Cumin seeds   1/2 tsp
3. Fennel seeds   1/2 tsp
4. Clove   2 no.s
5. Cinnamon  1" stick
6. Bay leaf   1 small piece

Method

• Heat tsp of oil in a pan and stir fry the diced capsicum lightly and keep aside.
• Cut the paneer to your desired shape & size and soak it in warm water till use.
• Heat oil a wok/pan, add the tempering ingredients and wait till splutter and fry lightly.
• Then add finely chopped ginger,garlic stir well and add green chillies,onions and saute till onion turns translucent.
• Then add the tomato paste and saute till the moisture drains and oil shows on top and throw all the dry powder and stir well.
• Add enough salt and 3/4 cup of water(or more to your desired consistency) mix well and close it with a lid and wait till it boils...when it starts boiling add the kasuri methi mix well and cook covered for a minute.
• Then add the fried capsicum and soaked n drained paneer to the gravy and mix everything gently and again cook covered for 1-2 minutes.
• Lastly add some chopped cilantro and turn of the stove.
• Yummy and delicious capsicum paneer masala is now ready to serve.

Tips:  You can also add finely chopped tomato or tomato puree...

If you want ,can add some cream at the end to make it even more tastier n rich.

Try this with any veggies of your choice.

You can also use orange, red or yellow colored capsicum also