Loughborough Second To Naan
Paneer Masala Recipe
Serves: 4-6
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: No
Ingredients:
- 2 blocks of Paneer (227g x2) cut into small cubes (found in cheese aisle
in supermarket)
- 3 Peppers- large diced (green, red & yellow)
- 2 fairly large onions- finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes- finely chopped
- 8 cloves of garlic- grated
- 2 to 3 small green chillies- finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Cooking oil
- Spring onions to garnish
Method:
1. Shallow fry the pieces of paneer until golden brown. Place cooked paneer
pieces into water and leave to one side.
2. In a new pan heat 6/7 tablespoons of oil. Add the grated garlic and
chillies. Cook until garlic is slightly golden.
3. Add in chopped onions. Keep mixing and cook until onions are golden brown.
4. Add in chopped tomatoes, salt, paprika, garam masala, ground cumin, ground
coriander and turmeric powder. Stir well.
5. Add in peppers. Stir well. Place lid on pan to help cook peppers quicker
and keep moisture in. Keep stirring in between to prevent sticking.
6. Once peppers are cooked, drain the paneer and add it to the mixture. Stir
well and until paneer pieces are heated through.
7. Garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve hot with naan bread. Enjoy!