Paneer Ghee Roast, Dum Paneer

PREPARATION

(For Marination)

1. In a mixing bowl, add 230 grams curd, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili and mix it well.

2. Add 400 grams paneer and mix it well.

3. Marinate the paneer for 30 minutes.

(For Masala)

1. Take a pan, add 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 10 dry red chili and roast till it

turns golden brown in color.

2. Transfer this mixture into a blender, add 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 70 milliliters tamarind juice and blend well.

3. Transfer this mixture into a bowl and keep aside.

(Rest of the Preparation)

1. Heat 70 milliliters ghee in a pot, add 180 grams and fry till it turns golden brown in color.

2. Then, add the prepared masala mixture in it and mix it well.

3. Add 60 milliliters water and stir well.

4. Now, add the marinated paneer in it and mix it well.

5. Cook for about 5 - 7 minutes on low heat.

6. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon jaggery and mix it well.

7. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes.

8. Serve hot.

Dum Paneer

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Paneer - 400 grams

Oil - 1 1/2 tablespoons

Onions - 125 grams

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Cloves - 4 pods

Cardamom - 4 pods

Cinnamon stick - 1 inch

Ginger paste - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Garlic paste - 1 1/2 teaspoons

Green chili paste - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon

Curd - 70 grams

Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon

Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Red chili - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Water - 220 milliliters

Garam masala - 1 teaspoon

Fresh cream - 2 tablespoons

Mint leaves - 1 tablespoon

Coriander - for garnishing