Name: Kerala Paneer Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Paneer (cubed and fried in oil); 1 cup Cashew nuts (soaked in water and grind); 1 no Onion (chopped); 3 nos Green chillies (slit); 3 nos Cardamom (Elakka); 4 nos Cloves; 6 nos Pepper corns; 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam); 1 no Tomato; 2 tsp Chilly powder; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; Salt (As reqd); 1 tbsp Coriander powder; Coriander leaves (Few)

Kerala Paneer Masala

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

Total Time 20

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

2 cups Paneer cubed and fried in oil
1 cup Cashew nuts soaked in water and grind
1 no Onion chopped
3 nos Green chillies slit
3 nos Cardamom Elakka
4 nos Cloves
6 nos Pepper corns
1 tsp Cumin seeds Jeerakam
1 no Tomato
2 tsp Chilly powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt As reqd
1 tbsp Coriander powder
Coriander leaves Few

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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Kerala Paneer Masala