Kadhai Paneer ( Punjabi Subzi )

A tantalizing dish to rustle up when you are in a hurry. Replace the paneer with mixed boiled vegetables to make subzi kadai.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 1 inch cubes
oil for deep-frying
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds , dry roasted and crushed
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 cup fresh cream
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/4 tsp punjabi garam masala
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish

Method

1. Heat the oil in a deep non- stick kadhai and fry the paneer cubes for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Put in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain again and keep aside.
3. Heat the butter in a kadhai, add the coriander seeds and sauté for half a minute.
4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. Add the tomatoes and sauté with ¼ cup of water for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add more ¼ cup of water and cook on a medium flame for another 6 to 7 minutes or till the oil separates from the gravy, while stirring occasionally.
7. Add the chilli powder, cream and dried fenugreek leaves and salt and simmer for 2 minutes.
8. Add the paneer, cardamom powder, punjabi garam masala and sugar and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Serve hot garnished with coriander.