Chatpata Haldi Mirch Paneer

Ingredients

• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander seed powder
• 1 tsp cumin seed powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp kasuri methi powder
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• 1/2 kg paneer, cubed
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 capsicums, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped

Steps

1. In a bowl, add ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, garam masala, kasuri methi, and salt. Add lemon juice and mustard oil and mix everything into a thick marinade.
2. Add the paneer cubes and gently coat them well with the masala.
3. Heat ghee in a pan; add the capsicum and onion and sauté on medium flame until slightly cooked while still retaining a little crunch.
4. Add the marinated paneer along with all the remaining masala.
5. Gently toss everything together until the paneer and vegetables are beautifully coated and heated through.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

The reel

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Tips

• Sear paneer until the edges color, then take it out. It turns rubbery if it sits.
• Add it back at the end so it warms through without boiling.
• If a batch crumbles, soak the next block in hot water for five minutes.

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