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Haveli Chittoor Paneer Pepper Fry
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Haveli Chittoor Paneer Pepper Fry

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Chittoor cooking — Haveli Chittoor Paneer Pepper Fry brings a haveli touch with a classic pepper fry finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Paneer250 g, cubed
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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