Methi Paneer

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Methi Paneer

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1 cups paneer cubes


  • 1 bowls fenugreek leaves chopped


  • 2 tbsp oil


  • 2 nos bay leaves


  • 1 tsp cumin seeds


  • 2-3 nos green cardamoms


  • 4-5 nos cloves


  • 1 nos onion, chopped


  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste


  • 1 tsp tomato paste


  • 1 tsp cumin powder


  • 1 tbsp coriander powder


  • 1 tsp garam masala powder


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp red chili powder


  • 1 tsp salt


  • 1 cups milk


  • 1 nos green chili, slit

Directions

  • Sprinkle some salt over the chopped fenugreek leaves and leave aside for 10-15 minute. Rinse well under running water and drain. This will help in removing the bitterness.
  • Heat 1 tsp. oil and saute the drained fenugreek leaves till dry. Keep aside. Heat remaining oil and temper with bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the onion and fry till light brown. Now add the ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste and all the dry spices mixed with some water. Fry till the oil separates.
  • Add the sauteed fenugreek leaves, paneer cubes, green chili and milk. Mix well, cover and simmer on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving dish. Serve as a side dish with plain steamed rice, pulao, plain biryani, jeera rice, roti, paratha, kulcha, naan or just plain chapatti for a sumptuous meal.