Paneer Capsicum Curry With Roti

Most paneer recipes are loved in the Indian subcontinent. Paneer for the vast majority of vegetarians in India is a replacement for chicken. It is protein rich and nutritious. Paneer capsicum curry is an Indian recipe that is popular across the country. Paneer capsicum curry can be made in a number of ways. Down South, they add curry leaves and mustard seeds to this Indian curry. And in the North, paneer capsicum curry is made with cumin seeds and coriander leaves.

This paneer recipe is not very rich in terms of spices. When compared to other Indian curries, it is quite light on your palate and easy to digest. The special taste of the paneer capsicum curry comes from its utter simplicity. We are going to make the Northern variety of this paneer recipe today.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Paneer- 200 grams (cut into cubes)
• Onion- 1 (sliced)
• Capsicum- 1 (diced)
• Tomato- 1 (chopped)
• Green chillies- 2 (slit)
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
• Oil- 1tbsp
• Coriander leaves- 2 stalks (chopped)
• Salt- as per taste

Procedure

1. Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. When it warms up add the paneer pieces to it.
2. Saute the paneer pieces for 2 minutes until they start turning golden. Don't fry the paneer too much or else it will become hard.
3. Strain the paneer pieces from the pan and season the left over oil with cumin seeds.
4. Also add the green chillies. After 30 seconds, add the onions and saute for 3-4 minutes on a low flame.
5. Then add the capsicum and cook for 2 minutes more on low flame. Add tomatoes and sprinkle salt.
6. Cook till the tomato turns pulpy. Add the powdered masala namely red chilli, cumin and coriander powder now.
7. Add 1 cup water and bring the curry to boil. Then add the sauteed paneer pieces, cover and cook for 6-7 minutes.
8. Garnish the paneer capsicum curry with coriander leaves.

You can have paneer capsicum curry with both rice and rotis.