Ingredients

  • 400 g cottage cheese (paneer, 2 inch pieces)
  • 2 medium sized tomatoes
  • 2 medium sized green capsicum
  • 2 medium sized onions
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 whole dried red chilies (halved)
  • 2 inches piece gingerroot (cut into thin strips)
  • 1 -2 green chili (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

Method

  • Cut tomatoes and capsicums into two inch long slices with one-fourth inch width. Separate the different layers of onions. Heat oil in a kadai.
  • Add cumin seeds. When they change colour add red chillies.
  • Add ginger julienne, green chillies and onions.
  • Saute for half a minute. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
  • Stir well and add capsicum. Cook for two to three minutes.
  • Add paneer fingers and toss. Add salt and vinegar and cook for two to three minutes. Stir in tomato pieces and garam masala powder.
  • Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.