This is a very simple dish and do not require any grinding like conventional panneer masalas/kurmas. We had this for our dinner meal and my hubby enjoyed it thoroughly :-))
Serves 2
- 170 gm or 6 oz Panneer
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 Tomato finely chopped
- Few Sprigs of Coriander leaves/Cilantro
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Jeera/Cumin Seeds
- Pinch of turmeric
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Cumin/Jeera Powder
- Pinch of turmeric
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Cumin/Jeera Powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- salt to taste
- 1 cup water
- Heat Oil
- Add Cumin seeds and toast it for 10 seconds.
- Add onion and saute till it turns golden brown.
- Add a pinch of turmeric and a part of salt. Turmeric should be fried in oil to reveal its true aroma.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cover the pan for couple of minutes till it turns soft.
- Add salt, garam masala, cumin powder, pepper powder,chili powder and coriander powder. Toast it for 2 min. Can add 1 or 2 tsp water if it sticks to the pan.
- Add few sprigs of Cilantro leaves.
- Add panneer. Fry it for 2-3 min till it blends with the masala.
- Add water,cover the pan and cook on medium heat for 5 min.
Serving Suggestions: Decorate it with cilantro leaves. Can add 1tsp of lemon juice if you like it tangy.
Here the hot Panneer Masala is ready to be served with chappati/rotis
