2tablespoonmustard oil / sarsoon telcooking oil of your choice
Pinchof asofoiteida / hing
1teaspoonmustard seeds
1bay leaf
½teaspoonturmeric
1teaspooncoriander powder
1teaspoonamchoor powder/ mango powder*
1teaspoongaram masala
1teaspoonsugar
2teaspoonkasoori methi
½teaspoonblack pepper
Salt to taste
¼cupyogurt/ curd
2teaspoonroasted besan / chickpea flour
1¾ cupsor more water
Saute the veggies and paneer separately
1tablespoonoil
1cupOnionscubed
2cupsBell peppercubed
2cupsPaneercubed
Pinchof turmeric
Salt to taste
Garnish (optional)
Fistful of cilantro chopped
Cherry Tomatoes
Freshly squeezed lemon
Instructions
Grind all the ingredients called for making a paste.
Heat oil in a pan.
Once warm add in the mustard seeds and bay leaf, hing.
When the seeds start spluttering add in the prepared paste .
Be careful as the mixture might splutter.
Add in the turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala , pepper and some salt.
Add in ¼ cup water for cooking.
Cover and let the mixture cook for 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally .
In the meantime whisk besan into yogurt until lumpfree.
Add this mixture to the pan stirring continuously until the gravy is blended .
Add in more salt if necessary, kasoori methi, amchoor powder, sugar and remaining 1 ½ cups water.
Let the gravy cook on low for 5-8 minutes.
In another non stick pan heat some oil on medium.
Add in Bell Peppers and onions , cook it for 2 minutes.
Now add in the paneer and increase the flame to HIGH.
Sprinkle some salt and pinch of turmeric.
Cook it for 1 minute tossing mid way or until the paneer is light golden brown.
The veggies should have a crunch and not very soft so adjust cooking time accordingly.
Add the veggies and paneer to the gravy and mix it well.
Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes and switch off the flame.
Taste test and adjust any seasoning if needed.
Just before serving top it with some cilantro and cherry tomatoes and some lemon juice.
Serve warm with phulakas, naan or rice.
Notes
Spice level of this recipe is 3 on 5 , 5 being hot! So adjust spices to your taste accordingly.Roasting besan is optional, gives an earthy taste. You may choose not to roast.The gravy will thicken more as it cools.Add more water if necessary.Substitute amchoor with lemon juice.