Spicy Kadhai Paneer

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

500 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
1 1/2 cups sliced onions
2 bayleaf (tejpatta)
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
3/4 cup tomato puree
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

Method

Cut paneer into triangles and keep aside.Heat oil in a kadhai, add the dry red chili, coriander powder, bayleaf and saute for few seconds.Add the onions and sauté till they turn golden brown in colour and crisp.Add ginger paste, garlic paste, mix well and add tomato puree, cook for few minutes.Add the red chili powder, coriander powder and salt mix well. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to boil.Add paneer and cook until coated with thick gravy.Serve hot garnished with lightly roasted crushed coriander seeds.