Sunday Special Lahori Paneer For Dinner

By Vidushi Singh 

Soft paneer (Indian cottage cheese) is cooked in a thick tomato-based gravy with a mixture of aromatic spices to create the classic Punjabi dish known as Lahori Paneer Masala.

Ingredients

400 gms Paneer 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil For Gravy: 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 green chili, chopped 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste Chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Step 1

Take panner and cut them into cubes. marinate them with red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and oil.

Step 2

Now Mix well and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes. In a pan heat oil and fry the marinated paneer.

Step 3

Now set it aside. In the pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil and add cumin seeds.

Step 4

Now Add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, and green chili. Saute until the onions are translucent.

Step 5

Add chopped tomatoes and cook. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.

Step 6

Add 1/2 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Now Add the fried paneer cubes to the gravy and mix well. Cover the pan and let it cook for 5-7 minutes

Step 8

Top it with with chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.