Paneer Capsicum Masala Recipe

This paneer capsicum masala is a day to day recipe which is fairly easy to make. But one modification that makes it a little different is the addition of cream to it. You can also skip the cream if you want a lighter version. The cream though adds a rich taste and texture to the gravy. A perfect recipe to prepare when you want to eat something special but don’t want to put in a lot of efforts.
So without any further due let’s get started with the recipe.

Also Read: Paneer Stuffed Capsicum Recipe

Ingredients:

• Paneer- 200-250 gm (cubed)
• Capsicum- 1, large (diced)
• Onion- 1, medium (finely chopped)
• Tomatoes- 2, medium (finely chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste- 1 ½ tsp.
• Cream- 3-4 tbsp.
• Oil- 3 tbsp.
• Green chillies- 2-3 (slit)
• Turmeric/haldi powder- ¼ tsp.
• Red chilli powder- ½ tsp.
• Garam masala- ½ tsp.
• Coriander/dhania powder- 1 tsp.
• Water- 1 ½ cup
• Dry fenugreek/Kasuri methi- ½ tsp.
• Coriander leaves- 1 tbsp. (finely chopped)
• Salt- as per taste

Procedure:

1.  Heat oil in a kadhai and add the green chillies. Let the flavour of the green chillies infuse in the oil and then remove them.
2.  Now add the onions in the oil and cook until light brown in colour.
3.  Now add the ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma fades away.
4.  Now add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5.  Now add the ground spices and turn the flame to low and keep cooking the tomatoes until they are tender and you could see the oil separating from the masala.
6.  Once the tomatoes are tender and are mimicking a paste like consistency, add the diced capsicum.
7.  Add the water and salt. stir and cover. The capsicum will get cooked in the steam and will soften.
8.  The capsicum won’t take very long to get cooked. Once the capsicum is tender, add the paneer cubes into the gravy and cook for 1-2 minutes.
9.  Add the cream and stir. turn off the flame.
10.  Crush the kasuri methi with your hands and sprinkle it.
11.  Add the fresh chopped coriander and serve the paneer capsicum masala with roti, paratha or even naan.

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