Malabar Paneer

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.