Spicy Paneer Masala: Dinner Delight!

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If your love for panner is more than words can say, then you must try this recipe for dinner. Paneer is one ingredient that is loved by many Indians. Moreover, it is preferred by the elderly as well since it is soft in nature. Being a dairy product, it is rich in vitamins and proteins.

This spicy paneer masala recipe is one of the best you can add to your dining table this evening since it will go well with either rice or rotis. The advantage of this recipe is that you can add the spice according to your liking, but the more spicy it is, the better!

Wondering how to get started? Here is how you prepare this yummy spicy paneer masala:

Serves: 5
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• Paneer - 600 gms (diced into cubes)
• Garlic and ginger paste - 3 tbsp
• Green chillies - 4 (sliced)
• Coriander Powder - 2 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
• Garam Masala - 1 tsp
• Tomato - 3 ( made into purree)
• Hot suace - 200 ml
• Coriander - 1 sprig (chopped finely)
• Butter - 60 gms ( unsalted)
• Pepper - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Procedure

1. In a pan, heat a little oil. When hot, fry the diced paneer in the dish. Fry the paneer till it turns into golden brown in colour.
2. When they are fried well in the oil, remove the paneer and place it in a bloating paper to remove the oil.
3. In the same pan, add a little more oil, over a medium flame.
4. When hot add in the onions. Fry the onions in the oil, till they turn pinkish in colour.
5. Add to the onions, the ginger and garlic paste and stir it continuously for a minute or so.
6. Now add to the pan, the green chillies and fry again till they form a white coating on top.
7. Add in the spices - coriander, turmeric, cumin and garam masala. Fry the masalas well with the onions in the pan. Add a little more oil if needed .
8. To the dish, add in the tomato purée and the hot sauce. Stir the suaces together and wait for it to come to a boil.
9. When it begins to boil, add in the butter to the gravy and the chopped corriander leaves as well.
10. Mix all the ingredients together till the butter is melted.
11. When ready, throw in the fried paneer cubes to the pan. Stir well so that the gravy coats the cubes.
12. Add salt and pepper to your taste.

Your spicy paneer masala recipe is now ready to eat. It is best for you to consume this dish when hot.

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