Paneer Pasanda
Ingredients: Paneer - 400 gms (cut into broad slices) Cornflour - 1/2 cup Garlic / Ginger paste - 1 tbsp Red chilli powder - 1 tsp Onion paste - 1/2 cup Cashewnut paste - 2 tbsp Tomato puree - 2 cups Fresh cream - 1/2 cup (optional) Garam masala powder - 1 tsp Oil/butter - 2 tbsp and for deep frying Salt to taste
Method: Prepare a thick cornflour batter and dip paneer pieces in the batter and then deep fry in moderate hot oil till crisp. Remove and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan. Add onion paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add ginger/garlic paste chilli powder and garam masala powder. Cook for a minute. Add tomato puree and bring to boil. Add cashewnut paste dissolved in a little water. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir constantly and add salt. Add one cup water and bring to boil. Add fresh cream and fried paneer pieces and serve hot paneer pasanda with Naan/roti. |