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Coimbatore Bharwan Paneer

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Bharwan paneer curry with a roasted gram flour and amchur masala: paneer cooked in an onion-tomato masala with ginger, garlic and warm spices. A practical Indian recipe ready in about 29 minutes.

Prep 10 min Cook 19 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Paneer250 g, cubed
  • Onion2 medium, finely chopped
  • Tomato2 medium, chopped
  • Garlic4 cloves, minced
  • Ginger1 tbsp, grated
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Gram Flour2 tbsp, roasted
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2, juiced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the paneer and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.

  3. 3

    Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the roasted besan masala.

  4. 4

    Add the paneer and a splash of water and simmer 5 minutes so it soaks up the masala.

  5. 5

    Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Bhunao patiently: fry the masala until the oil separates before adding the main ingredient.

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