Paneer Angara Just like the name, this desi dish is super delicious and spicy too. Serve it with Tandoori roti, naan or chapati. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe. By Sanjeev Kapoor 02 May 2020 in Recipes Veg New Update Paneer Angara Main Ingredients Paneer (cottage cheese), Charcole pieces Cuisine Indian,Fusion Course Main Course Vegetarian Prep Time 11-15 minutes Cook time 26-30 minutes Serve 4 Taste Spicy Level of Cooking Easy Others Veg Ingredients 350 grams paneer (cottage cheese), cut into 1 inch cubes 2-3 charcoal pieces 2 tablespoons oil + for drizzling 1 tablespoon ghee 1 bay leaf 1 inch cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 4-5 cloves 2-3 green cardamoms 1 large onion, finely chopped Salt to taste 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 1 1/4 teaspoons Kashmiri red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 cup fresh tomato puree 1 tablespoon cashewnut paste 1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch dices and layers separated 1 medium green capsicum, cut into 1 inch dices 1 teaspoon paneer masala Chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnish Lemon wedges to serve Onion rings to serve Paranthe to serve Method Heat oil and ghee in a non-stick wok, add bay leaf, cinnamon, cumin seeds and 1-2 cloves. Break green cardamom pods and add the seeds, mix and sauté till fragrant. Add onion and a pinch of salt, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes or till the onion turns light golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes or till the raw smells disappear. Reduce heat, add salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well. Add 2 tbsps water and sauté on high heat for a few seconds. Add fresh tomato puree and mix well. Add cashew nut paste and mix well. Saute on medium heat for 2-3 minutes or till the oil separates. Add ¾ cup water, mix well and let the mixture come to a boil. Add onion and capsicum and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Add Paneer Masala and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Heat charcoal on direct flame till red hot. Add cottage cheese cubes and mix gently. Add 2 tbsps water and mix gently. Cook on low heat. Keep the hot charcoal piece in a small stainless steel bowl and place it in the middle of the cottage cheese mixture. Keep remaining cloves over the charcoal, drizzle a little oil and cover the pan immediately. Switch the heat off, and let the smoky flavor infuse for 3-5 minutes. Take the lid off and transfer into a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges, onion rings and paranthe. #Bay leaf #Cashewnut paste #Cinnamon #Cloves #Coriander powder #Cumin seeds #Fresh coriander leaves #Fresh tomato puree #Ghee #Ginger-garlic paste #Green capsicum #Green cardamom #Kashmiri red chilli powder #Lemon wedges #Oil #Onion #Turmeric powder #Paneer (cottage cheese) Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article