Paneer Malabari
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A delicious recipe from the Malabar region in South India.
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Ingredients
For 4 Person(s)
Main
- 1 lb. paneer, cubed and pan fried
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
- 3 pieces cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. red chili powder
- 0.5 tsp. turmeric powder
- 0.5 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp. salt, or as desired
- 2 tbsp. cooking oil
For Paste
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (I use sweetened one)
- 10 pieces cashews
- 5 pieces green chili, or as per taste
- 1 tbsp. poppy seed
Paneer Malabari Directions
- Soak poppy seed in water for 10 min. Grind with coconut, cashew, green chili and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seed and let splutter.
- Add cloves and cinnamon, let roast for a few seconds.
- Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 min on low heat.
- Add onion and fry till translucent.
- Add tomato and fry for 5 minutes.
- Add turmeric and red chili powder.
- Sprinkle handful of water, cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add ground coconut mixture, salt and water. Close with a lid and cook medium low heat, till oil comes out. Keep stirring in between.
- Add paneer cubes, cilantro and mix well.
- Cover and cook for 5 to 8 min.
- Switch off flame and serve hot.
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