Paneer Chaman | Paneer Hara Masala | Paneer Hariyali Gravy
Preparation time : 20 mins.
Cooking time : 30-40 mins.
Ingredients:
– Paneer, cut into 3/4th inch cubes – 400 gm
– Beaten curd- 250 gm
– Cream- 60 ml
– Carom seeds (Ajwain) – 1/4th tsp
– Garam Masala powder- 1/2 tsp
– White pepper powder- 1/4th tsp
Paste 1: Onion-Green Chilli paste
– Onions- 2 medium
– Green chillies- 3
Paste 2: Green paste
– Coriander leaves, chopped- 1 cup (approx. 40 gm)
– Mint leaves, chopped- 1/2 cup (approx. 20 gm)
– Ginger-garlic paste- 3 tsp
– Ghee or Oil- 3 tbsp for cooking + 1 tbsp for pan-frying the paneer cubes
– Salt- 1 tsp or to taste
– Chopped coriander for garnish
Preparation:
– Paste 1: Cut the onions into quarters & cut the green chillies. Put these in the grinder/ blender and grind into a paste. Remove & set aside.
– Paste 2: Next chop the coriander & mint leaves and grind these too. Add little water while grinding to get a smooth paste.
Chaman Paste:
– Beat the curd well & then mix the paste 2 (mint + coriander). The colour should be light green.
Process:
– Cut the paneer into 3/4th inch cubes. Take a flat pan & heat 1 tbsp oil. Pan fry the paneer pieces turning them on all sides to give a golden yellow colour. Remove to a plate.
– Take a kadhai & add 3 tbsp ghee or oil.
– Once hot, add the Ajwain (carom seeds)
– Now add Paste 1 ( Onion-green chilli paste ) & fry in low to medium heat for around 5 mins.
– Mix in the Ginger-garlic paste & fry in low flame for about 10 mins till the paste starts changing colour.
– Switch off the heat/flame and add in the Chaman paste mix slowly. Mix it well.
– Switch the flame on again & keep on stirring in low heat (to prevent curdling) & oil leaves the sides.
– Now add the salt, garam masala powder & white pepper powder. Mix in and cook for around 2 mins.
– Add the fried paneer cubes.
– Mix well & cook for around 2 mins again.
– Lastly add the cream, mix & cook covered for around 5 mins.
– Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with roti.
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