Coconut Paneer Masala

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Hello!

Paneer can be cooked with lots of different flavors like chicken. It's is my favorite and I like to try new combination of flavors with it.

Coconut Paneer masala was just on impulse recipe I cooked and it turned out luscious.
It's not something innovative but still.... :D



Let see what's required to make Coconut Paneer Masala:

Ingredients

  • 200g Paneer
  • 1 medium sized onion
  • 2 medium sized tomatoes
  • 2 dry red chillies (more to taste)
  • 8-10 Almonds ( skin removed)
  • 1/2 cup Thick coconut milk
  • Few coriander leaves
  • 1/2 tbsp Ginger and garlic Paste
  • 1/2 tbsp red chili powder ( more to taste)
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 2 cardamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

How it's made:

  • Dice Onion, tomatoes, and paneer to medium sized cubes.
  • Heat coconut oil on a pan and add dry chilli, onion, Tomatoes, almonds, salt and sauté for a minute.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for few seconds and add chili, cumin and turmeric powder. Sauté until onion and tomatoes are cooked well.
  • Once they are cooked let me cool , transfer to mixing jar and grind to fine paste. Keep it aside for later use.
  • Reheat the same pan, add butter, cinnamon stick, cardamon and cloves.
  • Once they begin to splutter add paneer and cook all sides till it slightly changes color (to light brown).
  • Once panner turns light brown in color add in the paste and bring it to boil.
  •  When the Curry is boiling add coconut milk and stir.
  • At this stage you can taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Add garam masala, chopped coriander leaves and mix.
  • Switch off flame, transfer to serving bowl.
  • Serve hot with rice or chappati.
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