Paneer Tawa Masala

Ingredients list for Paneer Tawa Masala

• 200 grams Cottage cheese (paneer) cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 Medium onion chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 Medium tomato chopped
• 1/2 cup Tomato puree
• 2-3 Green chillies chopped
• 1/4 cup Green capsicum chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• to garnish Fresh coriander sprig

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, onion, salt and ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté till translucent.
2. Add tomato, mix well and saute till tomato turns pulpy. Add tomato puree and mix.
3. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, add green chillies and green capsicum, mix well and saute for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder and mix well. Add ½ cup water and mix. Add salt, mix and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
5. Add cottage cheese cubes and mix well. Add lemon juice, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve warm.