403 - Kadai Paneer Masala -Version 2

 Paneer is one ingredient that is loved by many Indians. Being a dairy product, it is rich in vitamins and proteins. Kadai Paneer is a great main dish for any special occasion. This kadai Paneer masala recipe is one of the best you can add to your dining table this evening since it will go well with either rice or rotis. Here is how you prepare this yummy spicy Kadai Paneer masala.

Ingredients

Paneer                                         1 Lbs. (Diced into Cubes)

Big Tomatoes                               3 no. (Diced into cubes)

Big Green Capsicum                     1 no. (Diced into Cubes)

Red Green Capsicum                    1 no. (Diced into cubes)

Green Chilies                                2 no.

Ginger Paste                                1 Tsp.

 Sugar                                          1 Tsp.

Salt                                              To Taste

Masalas

Coarsely crushed Dhaniya Seed    1 Tbsp.

Gram Masala Powder                    1 Tbsp.

Kashmiri Red Chili Powder            1 Tsp.

To Temper

Oil                                                1 Tbsp.

Cumin seeds                                 ½ Tsp.

Fennel seeds                                 ½ Tsp.

Method:

• Take a bowl of hot water and immerse the Paneer cubes till use.
• Heat the oil in a kadai, add cumin seed and fennel seeds, fry for a minute.
• Now add the ginger paste and green chilies and fry for a minute.
• Reduce the stove heat now add chopped tomatoes, sugar ,salt and all garam masala items and Fry till tomatoes turn gooey.

• Continue frying till oil oozes out and then add the cubed capsicum and fry for 3 minutes. The crunchiness and color should not change.  
• Now add the Paneer cubes and mix well with tomato gravy and add 1 cup of water.

• Cook till the masala coats Paneer well and the gravy is thick almost dry and Not too dry too.
• Decorate with the chopped coriander leaves and transfer to the serving dish.
• Serve hot with chapattis, Nans, and Pulao.   

IF YOU LIKE THIS RECIPE, YOU MAY ALSO LIKE MY OTHER KADAI RECIPES:(SEE THE LINKS)

Kadai Paneer -1

KADAI TOFU CURRY

KADAI PANEER CAPSICUM FRY

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402: Carrot and Raisins Salad

This is a great Healthiest Way of eating recipe that you can enjoy for lunch, dinner, or snack. And it's loaded with healthy Vitamin A.

The modern carrot gets its characteristic bright orange color from β-carotene, which is metabolized into vitamin A, a requirement for healthy eyesight, skin, growth, and infection resistance. Carrots are also rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, and minerals. Carrots have higher natural sugar contents than most other vegetables (with the exception of beets)—for this reason, they make a wonderful snack when eaten raw.

When shopping the carrot, pick carrots that are deep orange in color and avoid ones that are crackled, shriveled, soft, or wilted.

This salad is a beautiful combination of sweet, sour and salty.

Ingredients

Big Carrot                                 1 no.                  

Chopped English Cucumber         ½ cup

Chopped Tomato                        ¼ cup

Raisins                                     ¼ cup

Finely chopped Green chilies        2 no.

Roasted Peanuts                        2 tbsp.

Chopped mint leaves                  1 tbsp.

Chopped Cilantros                      1 tbsp.

Lemon Juice                              1 tbsp.

Salt                                         to taste

Method    

• Wash all vegetables well.
• Shred carrots in food processor or use a hand grater.
• Take a big bowl, Add the all the ingredients together. Mix well.
• Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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401: KATHIRIKKAI RASAVANGI/ Baby Eggplants in Spicy Tamarind

Brinjal Rasavangi

This is a very traditional and authentic Tamil Brahmin recipe prepared with Brinjals. Simple recipe and easy to cook also. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Small Indian Brinjals                         6 no.

Cow peas (Karamani  )                       1/4   cup

Tovar Dhal                                         1/4 cup

Grated Ginger                                   2 Tbsp.

Curry leaves                                      few

Salt                                                    to taste

Turmeric Powder                              ¼ Tsp.

Tamarind                                           a half lime size

For Grinding

Coconut oil                                          ½ Tsp.

Coriander seeds                                1 Tbsp.

Chenna dhal                                        1 Tsp.

Urdh dhal                                           1 Tsp.

Shredded coconut                             1/4 cup

Curry leaves                                      few

Red chilies                                         5 nos. 

Asafetida  powder                           ½ Tsp.

For Tadka

Coconut oil                                         1 Tsp.

Mustard Seeds                                 ½ Tsp

Red chilies                                         2 no.

Curry leaves                                     few.

Method

• Soak the cow peas & Tovar dhal in hot water for 1 hour. Cook it in the pressure cooker for 3 whistles, set aside.
• Soak tamarind in 1 cup of hot water for 15 minutes and extract the juice. Keep aside.
• Fry all grinding ingredients in coconut oil till they turn light brown. Grind with grated ginger to a fine paste by adding little water when completely cooled.
• Now wash and cut the Brinjals into medium size cubes.
• Heat a oil in  a pan, fry the Brinjals pieces for 2 minutes in a slow heat.
• Now add tamarind water, turmeric powder, cooked dal and salt and bring to boil.
• When brinjals are cooked, add the grounded paste and mix well and cook for 8 minutes in a slow heat. Now turn off the heat.
• Heat a oil in a kadai , season with all tadka and add to the rasavangi and mix well.
• Now Kathirikai Rasavangi is ready to serve. Serve with steaming rice.

Note:

• You can substitute ash gourd/winter melon for eggplant in this recipe.