Paneer Phudina Recipe

Preparation:10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: Makes 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

200 gms paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
4 to 6 slit green chillies
10 to 12 garlic (lehsun) cloves
1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh cream
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

Method

Combine the curds, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.Add the paneer, mix well and keep aside to marinate.Combine the poppy seeds and sesame seeds and blend in a mixer into a smooth powder.Combine the coriander , mint , green chilies, cloves, garlic and little bit of water and blend in a mixer into a smooth paste.Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the garam masala and saute for 30 seconds.Add the powdered poppy seeds and sesame seeds.Add the turmeric powder, lemon juice and chilli powder and salt and mix well and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes.Add the marinated paneer cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes.Add fresh cream on the dish and stir it gentlyServe hot.