Foodie Indian

Ingredients:

A delicious Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a spicy tomato-based gravy:

• 250 grams paneer, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 large tomatoes, pureed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust according to your spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee or vegetable oil in a large pan or karahi on medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chopped onions and green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add the tomato puree to the pan and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
6. Reduce the heat to low and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything together.
7. Cook the masala on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the sides.
8. Gently add the paneer cubes to the pan and toss them in the masala until well-coated. Be careful not to break the paneer cubes.
9. Cover the pan and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the paneer to absorb the spices.
10. Sprinkle garam masala over the paneer and mix gently. Cook for an additional minute.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and remove from heat.
12. Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice. Squeeze some lemon juice on top before serving for an extra tangy flavor.

Enjoy your homemade Karahi Paneer!