Paneer Jalfrezi(Cottage Cheese)

Self cooking photograph


cottage cheese 200g, cubes




capsicum 1 big




onion 1 medium




tomatoes 1 medium + 1 small




green chillies 3, slit lengthwise




ginger julienne 1tsp




cumin seeds 1/2tsp




red chilli powder 2tsp




blackpepper pwdr a pinch




turmeric powder 1/4tsp




garam masala pwdr 1tsp




salt to taste




vinegar 1tbsp




oil 2-3tbsp











Method:












Mix 1tsp of red chilli powder, a pinch of black pepper powder in 1/4 cup of water.







Apply this mixture to cottage cheese(paneer) and set aside for 15 minutes.








Cut capsicum, onion and 1 medium tomato into 1 inch square pieces.








Chop 1 small tomato and boil it in 1/4 cup of water until soft; set aside.








Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and ginger; saute for 1 minute.









Add onions and green chillies and saute for less than a minute.









Now add 1tsp of red chilli powder, turmeric powder and capsicum; cook for 2 minute.







Toss in the marinated cottage cheese and mix.










Add boiled tomato puree, vinegar and salt; mix well and cook for 3 minutes.








Stir in tomato chunks and saute for 30 seconds.










Sprinkle garam masala and cook for 2-3 minutes on high flame, stir occasionally.







Serve hot with chapati/ bread.











Serves 4.












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