Paneer Tikka Masala

For the tikkas;
Paneer-200 gms,cubed into bitesize portions
Capsicum-cubes or squares,1 cup-try different colours
For marination
Yogurt-2tbsp
Ginger garlic paste-1tsp
Chilli powder-1/2tsp
Cumin powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala-1tsp
Salt as per taste


Mix the ingredients for marination and coat the paneer and capsicum with it.Leave it for 5 mins.Meanwhile preheat the oven.On a skewer the paneer and peppers and let it cook in the oven for 10 to 12 mins,or until the paneer turns golden brown.Alternately you can use a pan instead.


For the masala;
Thick yogurt-1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste-1tbsp
Onion-1,medium,slized lengthwise
Chilli powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala-1tsp
Cumin powder-1/2tsp
Salt as per taste
Oil-2tbsp

Heat the oil in the pan.add the onions and let it brown.You need to fry it.Remove the fried onions and add it into the yogurt to make a sauce.Add ginger-garlic paste to the hot oil,stir it well then add the onion-yogurt mix and the remaing masala powders.Stir it well until the gravy oozes  oil.Add in the p&p tikkas and mix well.
Garnish with coriander leaves!!!!!!!! Serve with rotis or naan!!!!!

Palak Paneer(Spinach and haloumi)

Ingredients;

Spinach leaves-washed and cleaned-1 bunch

paneer or haloumi-1cup,cubed

onion-1 medium minced

tomato-1 medium minced

ginger garlic paste-1tbsp

green chilli-1 minced

garam masala powder-1tbsp

turmeric powder-1tsp

cumin powder-2tsp

oil-2tsp

salt as per taste.

Cream-2tbsp-optional

Fry the paneer till golden brown.Blanch the spinach leaves and mash it or puree it as u desire.

In a pan heat oil add the ginger garlic paste.Stir it for a minute,now add the onions and green chilli.When the onions are half cooked add the powdered spices turmeric and salt.Stir it till the raw smell is gone.Now add the tomatoes.Cook it till oil separates.Pour in the pureed or minced spinach.Heat it and then add the paneer pieces.Cook till the gravy is thick.If desired u may add the cream.Sprinkle a pinch of garam masala powder on top.

Serve with rotis, naan or rice and raita!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mattar paneer( geen peas and paneer or haloumi in gravy with fresh cream

Ingredients:

Green peas-1cup

paneer or haloumi-1cup cubed

onion-2 minced

ginger garlic-2tsp minced

tomatoes-2 minced

green chilli-2

curry leaves-1sprig

chilli powder-1tsp

coriander powder-1tsp

cumin powder-1tsp

cinnamon-1inch

cardamom-2 crushed

turmeric-1/2tsp

garam masala-1/2tsp

cumin seeds-1tsp

salt as per taste

cream-2tbsp optional

coriander leaves chopped.

Fry the cubed paneer till golden brown.Now heat oil in a pan.Add cumin seeds,cinnamon and cardamom followed by ginger garlic and green chilli.Saute it then add the onions.cook it till onions are half cooked.Now add the chilli powder, coriander powder,turmeric and cumn powder.Stir it for a minute then add the tomatoes.Cook till the tomatoes are cooked and pulpy.Now add the green peas.Cover the pan and cook it for 4 to 5 mins.

Now add the paneer.let it cook for a minute then stir in the cream.Put off the flame.

Sprinkle the garam masala before serving .Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve with rotis, naan or puri!!!!!!!!!!

Kadhai Paneer

Kadhai paneer is a famous punjabi dish.

Ingredients;

paneer-150gms cubed

bell papers cut -50 gms
onions-1sliced
tomato-1
ginger garlic paste or minced-11/2tsp
curd-1tsp
chilli powder1tsp
turmeric-1/2tsp
cumin powder-1/2tsp
cumin seeds-1/2tsp
garam masala-1tsp
bay leaf-1
cinnamon-1/2inch
oil -1 to 2 tsp
coriander leaves-minced.2tsp
salt to taste.


Mix the curd,a pinch of salt,turmeric and chilli,1/2tsp of cumin powder and ginger garlic paste.Coat the paneer with this paste.Refrigerate for 1hour.Take a pan heat oil and fry the paneer till golden coloured.Now remove the paneer and add whole spices.Then add the onions,ginger and garlic.Now add the chilli powder,garam masala powder turmeric and salt.Saute it well.Add the bell pepper, tomato and coriander leaves..Saute it for a minute.Add water.When it boils add the paneer and leave it till the gravy is thick enough to coat the paneer and peppers.Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rotis or rice!!!!!!

Paneer Manchurian

Paneer or haloumi is indian cheese.Paneer can be cooked in different ways.This is paneer with a chinese twist.

Ingredients:
Paneer -100gms cut into cubes
onions,capsicum-cut into cubes
cornflour-2tsps
sugar-1 pinch optional
minced ginger garlic-1tbsp
soya sauce-2 tbsp
crushed pepper-1/2 tsp
oil to deep fry
H2o 50 mls
springonions or coriander -optional


Coat paneer with 1 tbsp cornflour,1/2 tsp soya sauce, crushed pepper salt if needed.
Deep fry the paneer until its brown.
In a separate pan .Add 2 tsp oil.Stirfry ginger and garlic.Then add the vegetables.Add salt to taste and sugar.Add the soy sauce.If sauce is thick Add  5tbsp h2o.Mix 1 tsp cornflour in 2tsp h2o. add this to the vegetables.Add the paneer.Let the water evaporate and let the sauce coat the paneer.Using a nonstick pan is advisable.Garnish with spring onions or coriander..!!!!!!!!!!!!!