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May 28, 2018

Paneer Capsicum Masala

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Paneer Capsicum Masala - Super Easy ,Quick Paneer Recipe made with Firm cottage cheese and green bell pepper.Easy weeknight sabzi!

This along with some hot parathas is heaven for me and my brother! We could live on it. Eternally!

What is Paneer Capsicum Masala

This is a dry paneer recipe made by first making the masala base with onions, tomatoes and then cooking the capsicum al dente before adding the cottage cheese.

The main step is the onion- tomato masala, also known as indian bhuna masala.I usually make this in bulk and use it across different curries.

My Mom's Paneer Capsicum Masala

I am not lying here but this is my mother's goto recipe-it's served every time important guests come home,it was served when my inlaws came home for the first time, it was served when my brother's inlaws came home the first time, it was served when my husband and I visited home the first time after marriage and I am pretty sure it was one of the first "house" recipes my mother introduced to my sister in law.

My Mom's Paneer Capsicum

That said, when you read the recipe don't baulk at me.It's not one of those fry till you die type of a recipe.It's a recipe that totally resonates with my mothers personality and that's super duper.

This recipe can be made start to end in about 15 minutes.

Tips and Tricks to make the best Paneer Capsicum

Quicker Bhuna Masala -Instead of spending too much time cooking down the masala, my mother usually adds a spoon or two of tomato pure to help with the colour and the browning.

Crunchy Capsicum - The capsicum and the paneer are added towards the end and barely cooked to maintain their structural integrity.

To serve Paneer Capsicum- Serve this simple with some parathas and a dal fry. You could also serve this along with Rajma and Jeera rice when you have guests over.

My Mom's Paneer Capsicum

Here are some more Indian Paneer Recipes for you

Paneer Butter Masala
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My Mom's Paneer Capsicum

Mom's Paneer Capsicum

My mothers go to Paneer Capsicum Recipe.This recipe is a quick recipe, vegetarian and healthy to the boot!
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Mom's Paneer Capsicum
Servings: 4
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Chhavi

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Paneer Firm Cottage Cheese
  • 2 Green Bell Peppers Capsicum
  • 1 Cup Chopped Onion around 1 large onion
  • 1 Small Onion Cut into quarters
  • 1 Cup Red Tomatoes Chopped about 2 medium tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Jeera/Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Fresh Green Chilli or jalapeno
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add oil to the pan and heat on High Flame.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the Cumin.Let it splutter.Add the Green Chill & chopped onions.
  • Once they soften and become translucent add the quartered onions.Saute for about 30 seconds more till the quartered onions start to become translucent and chopped onions brown a bit.
  • Add in the Coriander Powder and saute for 10 seconds-making sure the masala doesn't burn.
  • Mix in the tomatoes along with their juices and the tomato puree.
  • Cook till the masala has thickened and tomatoes have disintegrated-takes about 10 minutes.
  • Add a tablespoon of water if the masala is burning or looks dry.
  • Add the capsicum and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Next add in the paneer and mix everything together.Cook for 30 seconds more and Paneer Capsicum is ready!

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.7g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7.9g | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
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Tips on Cooking with Paneer

I want to share a quick tip on how to resurrect old paneer.

I know most of us are not fortunate enough to get fresh soft paneer and it can be frustrating.My mother in-law almost always takes fresh paneer from Bangalore because the Chennai Paneer scene is beyond pathetic. The trick to make any not so awesome old, dry looking paneer usable is to soak it in some warm water with a tiny bit of white vinegar.Infact I store my fresh paneer in a box full of water and vinegar and it stays soft and fresh for almost a week.

Also I never cook or fry my panner.Cooking the paneer makes it tough and thats not the texture I am after.And I am the laziest person when it comes to frying so that's really out of question and in my opinion a very redundant step.

Do leave me a note if you want me to post more such recipes.Also if you try it and like it'd review me on the blog.

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