Paneer Rezala

Ingredients

• 400 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1½ tablespoons ghee
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 4-5 cloves
• 6-8 black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 dried red chillies
• 2-3 green cardamoms
• ½ tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium onion, pureed
• 3 tablespoons yogurt
• ¼ cup cashew-nut paste
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of sugar
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 small green capsicum, cut into cubes
• 1 small yellow capsicum, cut into cubes
• ½ small red capsicum, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• Coriander sprigs for garnishing

Method

Heat ghee in a non-stick pan; add cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaf, dried red chillies, green cardamoms and sauté till fragrant.
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté well, add onion paste and sauté till its golden brown.
Add yogurt and mix well, add cashew-nut paste and sauté, add little water, mix well cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add salt, sugar, red chilli powder and mix well. Add green capsicum, yellow capsicum, red capsicum and mix well.
Add paneer and mix well, cook for 3-5 minutes. Add rose water, mix well and take it off the heat.
Garnish it with coriander sprig and serve hot.