Paneer do Pyaaz is North Indian curry recipe wherein amount of onions is relatively large compared to other ingredients. It is a simple appealing paneer dish where sliced onions are pan-fried with spices and crushed tomatoes, which compliments the soft and creamy taste of paneer. Whatever the occasion, pair it with any Indian bread or mildly flavored rice such as Jeera Rice, Peas Pulao etc..
Ingredients :
- Paneer - 200 gms
- Onion - 4 large
- Green Chilli - 2
- Tomato - 3 medium
- Ginger-Garlic Paste - 2 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
- Green Cardamom - 2
- Bay Leaf - 2
- Chili Powder - 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder - 2 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
- Everest Shahi Paneer Masala - 2 tbsp
- Kasuri Methi - 1 tsp
- Fresh Cream - 2 tbsp + for garnishing
- Coriander leaves chopped - 1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil - 5 tbsp
- Water as required
Preparation :
- Cut paneer into 1-inch cubes. Crush 2 tomatoes and finely chop 1 tomato.
- Finely chop 2 onions. Cut remaining 2 onions into 4 equal parts and separate its layers.
Method :
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and shallow fry onion layers until transparent. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat remaining oil in the same pan. Add cumin seeds, green cardamom, bay leaf.
- When they begin to sizzle add chopped onion and saute until light brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies.Saute till raw smell goes away.
- Add crushed tomato puree and chopped tomato.
- Saute until oil separates.
- Add chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, everest shahi paneer masala and salt. U can increase/decrease the amount of chilli powder and shahi paneer masala to make it spicy as u like. Saute for a min.
- Take kasuri methi on your hand. Crush it by rubbing in between your palms and add into the pan. Discard any residue. Fry for a min.
- Add sauteed onion cubes and paneer cubes. Mix well.
- Add required amount of water as per desired consistency. Check for seasoning and adjust. Let it boil.
- When oil floats on top, sprinkle chopped coriander and mix well.
- Add fresh cream, stir once and switch off the flame. Do not cook for long time after adding cream, it would curdle.
- Transfer prepared sabji to serving bowl. Pour cream over top and serve with any Indian bread or mildly flavored rice.
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