Kadai Paneer

Prep Time:20 m      Cook Time:20 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Paneer                - 250 g

Capsicum            - 1/2 each of red and green(or one of any colour)

Onion                  - 2

Tomato                - 2

Cumin Seed         - to splutter

Green Chilli         - 2

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

Coriander Powder - 2 tsp

Cumin Powder      - 1/2 tsp

Aniseed Powder    - 3/4 tsp

Garam Masala       - 1/4 tsp

Chilli Powder        - 3/4 tsp

Salt                        - to taste
Oil                         - 4 tsp

Method

• Heat oil in a pan and fry the paneer cut into cubes.Remove when golden brown and set aside.In the same pan add oil and when it is hot splutter cumin seeds,add green chillies,onion cut into cubes and saute for a while.Add grated ginger and garlic and fry them for a while till raw smell goes off.
                       
     
• Now add finely chopped tomatoes and saute and wait till the tomatoes are mushy.Add all the spice powders,give it a toss,add little water and cook for about three to five minutes.
                              
     
• Meanwhile in another pan heat a teaspoon of oil and saute the chopped capsicum cubes for about three minutes.Now add the capsicums and paneer to the masala and mix them together and cook for further two minutes and then transfer to serving bowl.
                       
     

Little Words

• Aniseeds can be powdered as such or slightly roasted and then powdered.It gives a unique flavour and taste.
• Capsicums can be directly added to the sauteed onion as well.They retain their crunchiness when added at the last.
• A yummy side dish that goes well with all types of flat breads.

Mushroom Masala

Prep Time:15 m      Cook Time:20 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Mushroom               - 250 g

Onion                      - 1

Tomato                    -1

Red Chilli                - 4

Curry Leaves           - 1 sprig

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbl sp

Turmeric Powder     - a pinch

Curry Powder           - 1 tsp

Mustard Seeds          - to splutter

Method

• Heat oil in a kadai,splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves,red chillies,onion and saute for a while.Add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes off,
     
• Add chopped mushroom,salt and saute for a while and then add chopped tomatoes.Add turmeric powder and curry powder,add little water,cover with lid and cook until the mushrooms are done.
                      
  

Little Words

• Mushroom goes well with rice and roti varieties.Adjust the consistency for idli dosa by adding coriander powder and garam masala.
• Add little water as the mushrooms are juicy in nature.