INGREDIENTS
Malai Pepper Paneer Masala
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Black peppercorns - 2 tablespoons
Coriander seeds - 1 tablespoon
Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Ginger - 2 teaspoons
Garlic - 2 teaspoons
Onions - 100 grams
Peanuts - 30 grams
Oil - 1 1/2 tablespoons
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 10
Prepared masala - 2 tablespoons
Curd - 2 tablespoons
Desiccated coconut - 2 tablespoons
Chilli flakes - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
Milk - 150 milliliters
Paneer - 260 grams
Fresh cream - 45 grams
PREPARATION
1. Take a pan, add 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds and dry roast for 2 - 3 minutes or until it turns golden brown in color.
2. Remove it from heat and transfer this into a blender and blend it into a fine powder. Keep aside.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, add 2 teaspoons ginger, 2 teaspoons garlic and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.
4. Then, add 100 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
5. Now, add 30 grams peanuts and mix it well.
6. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
7. Remove it from heat and transfer this into a blender and blend it into a smooth paste.
8. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, add 1 teaspoon cumin, 10 curry leaves and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.
9. Then, add the blended paste in it and mix it well.
10. Add 2 tablespoons prepared masala and mix it again.
11. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
12. Now, add 2 tablespoons curd, 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut and mix it well.
13. Add 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and mix it again.
14. Then, add 150 milliliters milk and mix it well.
15. Bring it to a boil.
16. Now, add 260 grams paneer and mix it well.
17. Cover it with lid and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
18. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.
19. Add 45 grams fresh cream and mix it well.
20. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
21. Serve hot.