Chatakedar Paneer

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 400 gms paneer , cut into 25 mm (1”) cubes and deep-fried
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tbsp green chilli paste
• 1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 2 1/2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seed powder
• 1 tsp pav bhaji masala
• 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the green chilli paste and sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree , chilli powder, coriander seeds powder, pav bhaji masala, dried fenugreek leaves and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once in between.
3. Add the fried paneer cubes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes on a medium flame.
4. Remove from the flame, add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot.