Sunday, November 9, 2008

Grilled Paneer Curry

What you need:
Paneer - 1/2 lb cut in square 1 inch size
Veggies - 1/2 of green pepper cut in square pieces )1 inch size
Onion - 1 onion medium cut in square 1 inch size
Tomato - 1 or 2 medium chopped in small pieces
Coriander leaves - 2 spoons chopped
Curd - 1 small bowl
Use any indian tikka masala.
salt
oil
curry powder

Pre-preparation: Marinate the paneer overnight -
Add tikka masala, garlic paste - 2 spoons, ginger paste - 1 spoon, melted ghee - 1/2 spoon. lemon juice - 2 spoons
Mix everything and add to cut paneer. Make sure paneer is well covered with this masala and leave it in fridge overnight.

Preparation:
Make some more of marination masala for the cut veggies (except tomato) and about extra 2 spoons to make curry masala.
Pre-heat over to 400deg F. Place the paneer and veggies in a baking tray covered with aluminiun foil. Apply butter or baking spray before placing the contents. This will help taken them out easily. Spray baking oil in between once to cook well.
Bake for 20-30 mins or until soft.

Meanwhile in a pan, add oil and whole jeera. When jeera splutter, add the mix masala. Fry for 2-3 minutes and add tomatoes. Fry for 3-4 mins and add curd. Add about 1 cup of water to make curry. When it comes to boil and looks consistent, add the baked contents to this pan. Add salt and chilli powder as per taste. Let it boil for 10 mins keeping the pan covered with a lid. Add water, if required. Sprinkle coriander leaves when done and serve hot with rice or tandoori roti.
You can also add cream on top to garnish.

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