Dhaba style paneer sabji

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                              Yield : 4
Preparation Time : 15 mins                                                                   Cooking Time : 30 mins

Ingredients :
200g paneer
1 big onion
2 tomatoes
2 tsp grated garlic
2 tsp grated ginger
2 tsp chilly powder
1tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp kasuri methi/dried fenugreek leaves
salt
1 tbsp besan/chickpea flour
1 cup water
2 tsp cumin-coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp fennel powder
2 tbsp coriander leaves
2 tbsp ghee/clarified butter
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp cumin seeds


Method :
For marination:
In a bowl add paneer cubes, 1 tbsp water, salt, 1 tsp chilly powder, 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder, fennel powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Mix well. Marinate for at least 15 mins.

Cooking Method:
1. Heat a nonstick pan. Add 1 tbsp of clarified butter. Put marinated paneer.
2. Cook on a low flame for at least 5 mins. Keep it aside.

3. Heat another non-stick pan. Add oil, clarified butter and cumin seeds.
4. Add chopped onion and grated ginger-garlic. Cook for 5 mins.

5. Sprinkle salt, chilly powder, besan, turmeric powder, garam masala, kasuri methi, and cumin-coriander powder. Fry for 2 mins.

6. Pour tomato puree. Cook for 3 mins.

7. Now put marinated cooked paneer. Pour water. Mix well. Cook for 8-10 mins.

8. Garnish with coriander leaves.
9. Serve with rice, Indian roti, or pancakes.