Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

3 People

Calories / Serving

~380 kcal
Instant Paneer Sabji Paneer Masala – Dhaba Style

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Paneer Masala

  1. Oil 3 tbsp
  2. Paneer 15 cubes
  3. Capsicum half, cubed
  4. Cumin 1 tsp
  5. Onion 1, finely chopped
  6. Ginger Garlic 2 tbsp, chopped
  7. Turmeric half tsp
  8. Chilli Powder 1 tsp
  9. Cumin Powder half tsp
  10. Coriander Powder half tsp
  11. Salt 1 tsp
  12. Tomato 3, crushed
  13. Hot Water 1 cup
  14. Cream 2 tbsp
  15. Garam Masala half tsp
  16. Kasuri Methi 2 tbsp, crushed
  17. Coriander 2 tbsp, chopped

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Fry Paneer and Capsicum

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In a pan, heat 3 tbsp of oil. Add 15 cubes of paneer and half a cubed capsicum.

Step 2: Stir Fry and Set Aside

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Stir fry the paneer and capsicum until they turn golden brown. Drain them from the oil and set aside in a bowl.

Step 3: Sauté Aromatics

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In the same pan with the remaining oil, add 1 tsp of cumin and let it splutter. Then, add 1 finely chopped onion and 2 tbsp of chopped ginger and garlic. Sauté well.

Step 4: Brown the Onions

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Continue to sauté the onion mixture until it turns golden brown.

Step 5: Add and Cook Spices

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Add half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, half tsp cumin powder, half tsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp salt. Sauté on a low flame until the spices become aromatic.

Step 6: Cook the Tomato Base

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Add 3 crushed tomatoes and sauté well. Cook until the oil separates from the masala and it forms a smooth paste.

Step 7: Prepare the Gravy

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Pour in 1 cup of hot water and mix well to form a gravy. Bring it to a boil.

Step 8: Combine Ingredients

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Add the fried paneer and capsicum back into the pan. Then, add 2 tbsp of cream and mix everything well. Adjust the consistency if needed.

Step 9: Simmer the Curry

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Cover the pan with a lid and let the curry simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors.

Step 10: Add Finishing Spices and Herbs

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Uncover the pan. Add half tsp of garam masala, 2 tbsp of crushed kasuri methi, and 2 tbsp of chopped coriander.

Step 11: Final Mix and Serve

Watch at 3:25

Mix well one last time to combine all the flavors. The Dhaba Style Paneer Masala is ready to be served.

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