Paneer Korma

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Sep 05, 2013 No comments 6,624 views 0 fav

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Cottage cheese in a thick tomato gravy with very little spices

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 20 mins

Serves 4

CuisinePunjabi

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Cottage Cheese

Paneer korma is a simple recipe which calls for very little spices and yet is delicious. Its light and easy to make. It’s a famous Punjabi dish and can be served at any parties.

Ingredients

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2 cups of paneer or cottage cheese cubed
2 onions grated
2 tomatoes blanched and chopped or pureed
1 tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
3 green cardamoms lightly crushed
½ cup fresh cream
few mint leaves
salt and sugar to taste
3 tbsp oil

Paneer Korma Ingredients

Steps

In a large bowl soak the cubed cottage cheese in hot salt water for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside
In a wok heat the oil.
Add the lightly crushed cardamoms and sauté for a minute
Add the grated onions and fry till they are golden brown in colour.
Add the chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, sugar and salt. Mix and fry till oil separates. This will take 5-6 minutes.
To this add ½ cup water and add the mint leaves.
Let it come to a boil and add the drained cottage cheese.
Mix and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the cream mix well and adjust the salt.
Serve hot