Monday, December 5, 2011

Turban Tadka : Paneer Kali Mirch by FoodFood

Turban Tadka Paneer Kali Mirch by FoodFood
Turban Tadka : Paneer Kali Mirch by FoodFood

Ingredients                                                   

Malai paneer, 1 inch pieces                                        400 grams

Black peppercorns, crushed                                        10-12

Oil                                                                               4 tablespoons

Onions, sliced                                                             2 large

Green chillies, chopped                                               2-3

Ginger-garlic paste                                                      1 tablespoon

Green cardamoms                                                       3-4

Cloves                                                                         3-4

Bay leaves                                                                   2

Cashewnut paste                                                         2 tablespoons

Yogurt, whisked                                                         2 tablespoons

Red chilli powder                                                       ½ teaspoon 

Turmeric powder                                                         ¼ teaspoon

Coriander powder                                                       1 teaspoon

Salt                                                                              to taste

Fresh cream                                                                 ½ cup

Garam masala powder                                               1 teaspoon

Fresh mint leaves                                                        a few sprigs


Method

    Heat two tablespoons oil in a kadai and sauté onions till golden brown. Add green chillies and ginger-garlic paste and sauté for one minute. Remove from heat, cool slightly and grind to a smooth paste with two tablespoons of water. Set aside.
    Heat remaining oil in another kadai, add green cardamoms, cloves and bay leaves. Sauté till fragrant. Add crushed black peppercorns and ground paste and sauté on high  heat for half a minute.
    Add cashewnut paste and yogurt and cook for two to three minutes.
    Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and stir well. Add half cup water and salt. Cook on high heat, stirring frequently, till the gravy starts boiling.
    Stir in fresh cream and paneer pieces.
    Sprinkle garam masala powder and stir gently. Let it simmer for five minutes.
    Serve hot garnished with  sprigs of mint leaves

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