Name: Quick Paneer Curry recipe by Paramita Majumder at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Paneer( frozen) 300 gms; Onion 2 small; Garlic pods 3; Ginger 1 inch; Tomato 2 small; Dry coconut powder 1/3 cup; Sesame seeds 1/4 cup; Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp; Green chilli 2; Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp; Turmeric powder 1/3 tsp; Cumin powder 1 tsp; Chopped coriander leaves 3 tbsp; FRESH CREAM 2 TBSP; Whole cumin seeds 1/3 tsp

Ingredients Serving: 4

Paneer( frozen) 300 gms
Onion 2 small
Garlic pods 3
Ginger 1 inch
Tomato 2 small
Dry coconut powder 1/3 cup
Sesame seeds 1/4 cup
Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp
Green chilli 2
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/3 tsp
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves 3 tbsp
FRESH CREAM 2 TBSP
Whole cumin seeds 1/3 tsp

Instructions

Soak dessicated coconut and sesame seeds for 30 minute in enough warm water , remove extra water , add green chillies and make smooth paste.
Blanch frozen paneer , keep them immersed in water until we use them in the gravy.
Make paste of ginger garlic and onions together , keep aside
Make tomato purée and keep aside
In a kadai heat oil , add whole cumin seeds and bay leaf , allow to splutter
Add turmeric powder, cumin powder and chilli powder , saute for 30 seconds in low heat
Add onion,ginger and garlic paste , saute until dry in low heat
Add tomato purée , saute again in low heat for 2 minutes
Remove paneer from water , add to the kadai , combine them with spices mixture , add salt also. Mix catefully
Add coconut and sesame seeds paste , cover and cook in low heat for 5 mins . Check in between .
Add 1 1/2 cup of hot water , cook paneer and gravy in medium to high heat for 5-7 minutes.
Mix fresh cream to the gravy , switch off gas when gravy thickens.
Add garam masala and chopped coriander leaves .
Serve hot with paratha and pulao

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