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I am back here after a week and it feels like ages! We went home for Diwali and took a much needed break last week. We had so much fun, meeting the family, eating until we were stuffed, roamed around, catching up with movies and what not. It was such a great time and today getting back to work was much tough, on top of missing the family. Sigh.
I decided against putting up scheduled posts last week as I was supposed to be on a break. After cooking and posting continuously for Diwali, I thought both you and me deserved this break 😀 But boy oh boy did I miss this space or what?! I am yet to catch up on all my favorite blogs and reply to the comments – will get to it eventually. I am back to my routine, so this blog is going to bubbling up with recipes again 🙂
Today’s recipe is a recent Paneer addiction and a very well received side dish, so much so that I ended up making this thrice in the last couple of weeks. It is simple, delicious and looks straight out of a restaurant kitchen, without having to spend much effort. I saw this being made on a cookery show and decided to try it out immediately. The husband who doesn’t like Paneer at all, ended up licking the plate clean. It is THAT good, trust me 🙂
Paneer Do Pyaaza is a simple curry made with Cottage Cheese and Onions. Do Pyaaza literally means two onions, meaning two types of onions are added to this gravy. Apart from using cubed onions for the curry, we also add golden fried onions on top making it the Paneer Do Pyaaza. I served it up with hot Rumali Rotis but works well with any Indian bread.
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Paneer Do Pyaza Video Recipe
How to make Paneer Do Pyaza
📖 Recipe
Paneer Do Pyaza Recipe
MEASUREMENT
1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml
Instructions
- 200 grams Paneer/Cottage Cheese
- 3 Large Onions
- 2 Large Ripe Tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- ¾ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
- ¾ teaspoon Coriander Powder
- Generous Pinch of Cardamom Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Cream
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- ½ teaspoon Sugar
- Salt as needed
- Water as needed
- A few Fresh Coriander Leaves
Video
Notes
- Refer to the video for step by step instructions.
- Adjust the spice powders as per taste preferences.
- Adding fresh cream reduces the spiciness a bit and gives a rich taste to the curry.
- This curry is supposed to be a semi gravy/dry. If needed, add water to make it into a gravy.
- After adding fresh cream, don’t cook on high heat.
Paneer Do Pyaza Recipe
Prep Work
1. Dice two onions and tomatoes into cubes. Cut the remaining onion into thin juliennes and fry in 1 tablespoon oil until golden brown. Set aside.
2. Cut Paneer/Cottage Cheese into cubes. Chop the coriander leaves very finely.
How I made
1. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoon of oil. Add cumin seeds/jeera. As they splutter, add diced onions – fry until translucent.. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 mins on medium flame. The tomatoes need not be cooked to a mush. Add ginger garlic paste and fry until the raw smell is gone.
2. Add all the masala powders – red chilli powder, coriander powder, jeera/cumin powder, cardamom powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder along with sugar and salt as needed. Fry for a couple of mins until the raw smell is gone.
3. As the oil oozes out from the sides, add fresh cream and mix well. If too dry, add few tbsp. of water. Add cut paneer cubes and mix well. Add golden fried onions and finely chopped coriander leaves. Remove from heat.
4. Serve hot with any Indian bread.
Recipe Notes
- Refer to the video for step by step instructions.
- Adjust the spice powders as per taste preferences.
- Adding fresh cream reduces the spiciness a bit and gives a rich taste to the curry.
- This curry is supposed to be a semi gravy/dry. If needed, add water to make it into a gravy.
- After adding fresh cream, don’t cook on high heat.
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Cook with Smile..
Looks so good?... will have to try
Elaine @ foodbod
The dish looks so good, so many great flavours 🙂
roughseasinthemed
That should work ok with tofu instead of paneer, yes?
Antonia
It's always good to take a break. Sounds like a wonderful celebration and time with family! This looks delicious 😀
Freda @ Aromatic essence
Love this dish& bhindi do pyaaza too 😀 Your's looks amazing!! Glad you had a great time with your family, welcome back dear 🙂