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Paneer Capsicum nu Shaak

Cottage cheese and capsicum dices tossed in a delicious tomato and cashew masala. Serve this with hot phulkas. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Paneer Capsicum nu Shaak

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Main IngredientsPaneer (cottage cheese), Green capsicum
CuisineGujarati
CourseMain Course Vegetarian
Prep Time11-15 minutes
Cook time6-10 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingModerate
OthersVeg

Ingredients 

  • 150 grams paneer (cottage cheese) ,cut into cubes
  • 1 medium green capsicum, cut into dices
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 5-6 curry leaves
  • 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1½ tablespons chopped fresh coriander 
  • 7-8 cashewnuts

Method

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till the seeds are well browned.
  2. Add curry leaves and when they crackle, add tomato. Mix well and sauté for a minute.
  3. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, garam masala powder and coriander powder. Mix well and add salt and sugar. Mix well and cook on low heat till the oil separates.
  4. Add 1½ tablespoons chopped coriander and cashew nuts. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and grind into a smooth paste.
  5. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add capsicum and sauté for a minute. Lower heat and add ground paste. Mix well and cook till the oil separates.
  6. Add cottage cheese cubes, mix gently and cook for a minute.
  7. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories880
Carbohydrates34.3
Protein34.3
Fat67.2
Other FiberZinc- 2.3mg
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