Kerala Paneer Masala with its lip smacking flavor and aroma is definitely a worth to try dish. Rich in native spices and aromatic flavors, Kerala Paneer Masala is an exotic dish very popular for its simplicity and appeal. Kerala Paneer Masala is unique and exciting with fried paneer cubes simmered in a spicy cashew mixture. Kerala Paneer Masala goes perfect with naan, roti and breads. The dish can be easily prepared at home and you can surprise unexpected guests. You can explore a well detailed Kerala Paneer Masala here.
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| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
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Ingredients
- Paneer(cubed and fried in oil) - 2 cups
- Cashew nuts(soaked in water and grind) - 1 cup
- Onion(chopped) - 1 no
- Green chillies(slit) - 3 nos
- Cardamom(Elakka) - 3 nos
- Cloves - 4 nos
- Pepper corns - 6 nos
- Cumin seeds(Jeerakam) - 1 tsp
- Tomato - 1 no
- Chilly powder - 2 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
- Salt(As reqd) -
- Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
- Coriander leaves(Few) -
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Instructions
- For preparing Kerala Paneer Masala, first heat oil in a pan and fry onion, cardamom, cloves, pepper corns, cumin seeds and chilly powder.
- Cool the fried mixture and when cooled, grind it and keep this aside.
- Heat oil in same pan and fry the ground masala.
- Add chopped tomato, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt.
- When the oil starts to show up, add paneer pieces and saute well.
- Add little water and cook till paneer pieces are cooked.
- Add cashew paste and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from flame and serve hot. Decorate Kerala Paneer Masala with coriander leaves.
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