Thursday 27 June 2013

PANEER-MUSHROOM MASALA !!!!




I adapted this recipe from APY COOKING. Goes well with chapathi/rotis/naan.

INGREDIENTS:-

paneer - 250gm
mushrooms - 12-14
onions - 2 large
tomato - 1 medium
cinnamon - 1 inch
cloves - 2
bay leaves - 1 or 2
turmeric - 1/4 tsp
kitchen king masala/thandoori masala/meet curry masala/mutton masala pow/pork vindaloo masala etc or a combination of all these - 1 tbl sp
garam masala - 1/2 tsp(optional)
chilly pow - 1/2 tsp (optional)
milk - 1/4 cup
water - approximate 1 cup
coriander leaves for garnishing
ghee - 1 tsp (optional)
oil

METHOD:-

1. Dice onions and tomatoes. Chop mushrooms into thin slices. Chop paneer inro smaller cubes.
2. In a large deep bottomed pan heat oil. Saute onion. Add gibger-garlic paste and roast till onion turns brownish (you can cover the pan to quicken the process)/ Add tomatoes and saute till completely cooked. Allow it to cool.
4. Transfer to a blender and grind into a smooth paste (without water).
4. In the same pan heat 1 tsp oil. Add cloves. cinnamon and bay leaves. With the heat on low, add the gound paste and mix.
5. Turn the heat to medium, add the powders and roast for a few mins. Check the spice level and adjust accordingly.
6. Pour milk and water, mix well and bring to a boil.
7. Add the chopped mushrooms and salt and cook covered for 4-5 mins.
8. Add ghee for extra flavour (i did not add).
9. Add paneer pieces and cook for another couple of mins.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves.

HAPPY COOKING :))))))

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