Chilli Paneer (with less masala but tasty tasty)

Paneer is all time favorite for both kids and adults. You can have it in any more from gravy to pakoras .

I usually avoid adding too much masala at home mainly due to my son. So this recipe is one of the favorite at home for my son and hubby.

Ok now to the recipe:

Ingredients:

1. Paneer                                           250gms(cut into small cubes)
2. Onion                                             1(sliced length wise)
3. Green Chilies                                 2
3. Red chilli powder                         1/2 - 1 tsp(depending on your taste)
4. Coriander Powder                         1tsp
5. Turmeric powder                          1/4 tsp
6. Jeera Powder                                1/2tsp
7. Curry Leaves
8. Coriander Leaves
9. Oil

Method:

1. Cut the paneer  into small cubes. Take a pan add oil, salt and turmeric powder. Once the oil is hot add the cubed paneer and toss it in the oil. Do not use a spoon to mix it up as this will break the paneer cubes. Use a non-stick pan if possible.

2. Toss it for 2-3 mins. Mean while take 2 cups of water in a vessel and heat it up. Need not boil the water. It must be warm.Switch it off. Once you have finished tossing the paneer add it to the water. Let it remain in the water for 2 mins. And then stain the water completely using a juice filter.

Above step is done only to make the paneer soft  while cooking.

3. Now take oil in the same pan. Add onion, green chillies and curry leaves. Toss it until the onion turns brown.

4. Add all the masala and salt. Remember you have already added salt to the paneer cubes. Toss the masala along with onion . Once the raw smell is gone add the paneer cubes.

5. Toss it so that it mixes well with the masala.

6. Your chilli Paneer is ready.

7. If you like you can add cashew . Add cashew along with onion in the 3rd step.