Paneer Do Pyaza

Most paneer dishes are made with onion and tomato puree. But this one unusually uses two cut of onion, tomato and capsicum which makes it unique in taste and aroma. Paneer Do Pyaza is best served with Roti, Plain Rice, Jeera Rice and any Pulao varieties.

Ingredients:

For roasting:

1. 2tsp oil
2. 1tsp butter
3. 12cubes paneer
4. ½onion (petals)
5. ¼tsp turmeric
6. ½tsp chili powder

For curry:

1. 2tbsp oil
2. 1tsp butter
3. 1tsp cumin
4. ½inch cinnamon
5. 3pods cardamom
6. 1onion (finely chopped)
7. 1tbsp ginger garlic paste
8. ½tsp turmeric
9. 1tsp chilli powder
10. 1tsp coriander powder
11. ½tsp cumin powder
12. 1tsp salt
13. 2 tomato (finely chopped)
14. ½cup curd
15. 2cup water
16. 2tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
17. 1tsp kasuri methi (crushed)
18. ¼ tsp garam masala

How to make Paneer Do Pyaza

Check out the simple steps that go into making this more beautiful

1. Firstly, in a pan heat 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp butter.
2. Add 12 cubes paneer, ½ onion, ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp chili powder.
3. Roast on low flame until the paneer and onions are roasted slightly. keep aside.
4. In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp butter. add 1 tsp cumin, ½ inch cinnamon and 3 pods cardamom.
5. Sauté until the spices turn aromatic.
6. Now add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
7. keep the flame on low add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.
8. Sauté until the spices turn aromatic.
9. Further, add 2 tomato and sauté until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
10. Add ½ cup curd and mix continuously, until the oil starts to release from the sides.
11. Now add 2 cup of water and mix well adjusting the consistency.
12. Add in roasted paneer and onion, and mix gently.
13. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavors are absorbed well.
14. Also add 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.

Finally, enjoy paneer do pyaza with rice or roti.