Dahi Paneer Masala Recipe

Ingredients: 

• Paneer - 300 grams cut into cubes
• Tomatoes - 2 chopped
• Onions - 2 grated
• Capsicum - 1/2 chopped
• Green Chilli - 3 chopped
• White Curd - 1 cup -beaten
• Kasoori Methi - 2 tbsp
• Garam Masala Powder
• Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
• Jeera (cumin) Powder - 1 tsp
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
• White Jeera (cumin) - 1 pinch
• Cardamom - 4
• Cinnamon - 1 
• Cloves - 5
• Tomato Sauce - 1 tbsp
• White Oil - 4 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

[Preparation of masala paste : In a small bowl prepare a paste by mixing the ginger garlic paste, jeera powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, half tsp garam masala powder and kasoori methi with a little amount of water.]

1. First, deep fry the paneer cubes till light brown. Then soak them in salt water and squeeze them while taking out. Keep aside.
2. Add the white jeera, cloves, cardamoms and cinnamon to the hot oil and stir for a few seconds.
3. Now, add the grated onion to it. Fry till the onion turns light brown in color.
4. Next, add the tomatoes, capsicum and green chillies and stir well.
5. Add the masala paste to it and mix well. Keep stirring till the oil separates.
6. Pour half cup cold water to the mixture and add the beaten curd to it. Mix well.
7. When the mixture starts boiling, add the paneer cubes and cook gently till the preparation thickens.
8. Now mix the tomato sauce to it and finally sprinkle 1 tsp garam masala powder and turn off the flame.
9. Your dahi paneer masala is ready to serve. Serve with butter nun or fried rice.