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Malabar Paneer

Paneer cooked in a Malabari masala. A wonderful Malabar dish that has the flavors spicies and offers several gastronomic opportunities. The food is generally fresh, aromatic and flavored. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Malabar Paneer

Main Ingredients Cottage cheese (paneer), Oil
Cuisine Kerala
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 6-10 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 250 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Oil + to deep fry 
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 3 green chillies, slit
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep-fry cottage cheese cubes till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add onions, curry leaves, green chillies and onions, mix and sauté till onion turns translucent.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes or till onion turns a light golden. Add turmeric powder and mix well.
  4. Add fried cottage cheese cubes and mix well. Add coconut milk, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add salt and mix well.
  5. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.
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