Paneer Do Pyaza is a Mughlai curry in which the amount of onions used is more than the paneer. Onions give it a little crunch while paneer of course gives a soft texture along with the creamy gravy.
Preparation Time: | 30 minutes |
Servings: | 3 |
Difficulty: | Easy |
Ingredients
Paneer | 200 gm |
Onions | 4 Medium |
Ginger paste | 1 tbsp |
Tomatoes | 2 Medium |
Tomato Puree | 1/4 cup |
Red chilli powder | 1/2 tsp |
Cumin seeds (jeera) | 1 tbsp |
Small cardamom (choti elaichi) | 4 |
Turmeric powder (haldi) | 1/2 tsp |
Coriander (dhania) powder | 2 tbsp |
Cumin Powder | 1 tsp |
Salt | 1 tsp |
Garam Masala | 1 tsp |
Ginger julienne | 1 tbsp |
Fresh coriander leaves | To garnish |
Fresh Cream | 1/4 cup |
Vegetable oil | 2 tbsp |
Method
- Slice 2 onions roughly. Cut cubes of the remaining 2 onions and saute them in 1 tbsp of oil till translucent. They should still remain crisp. Keep aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a wok and add cumin seeds. Fry till they crackle.
- Saute sliced onions and ginger paste till they brown a little.
- Add green cardamom, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute for a few seconds.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes and the tomato puree. Cook on low heat.
- Cook till tomatoes are soft and melt in the gravy. Add water if needed.
- Add paneer cubes and sauteed onion cubes.
- Mix everything gently. Add garam masala and cream. Mix again and cook for another 2 minutes on low heat.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and Paneer Do Pyaza is ready to serve.
Notes:
- To make the paneer softer, dip it in warm water before using it in the curry.
- Don’t overcook onion cubes. They should stay crisp.
Summary
Recipe Name
Paneer Do Pyaza
Author Name
Ruchi Garg
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