Panner Do Pyaza

INGREDIENTS

• 250g paneer (cubed)
• 2 large onions (1 chopped, 1 cut into petals)
• 2 tomatoes (pureed)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi (crushed)
• 2 tbsp curd (whisked)
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Recipe

Step 1: Sauté Onions

- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

- Add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell disappears.

Step 2: Cook the Masala

- Add turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder. Sauté for a minute.

- Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates.

- Mix in whisked curd and stir well, cooking on low flame.

Step 3: Add Paneer and Onion Petals

- Add paneer cubes and onion petals. Gently stir everything together.

- Cook for 4–5 minutes on low heat. Add kasuri methi and garam masala.

Step 4: Serve

- Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.