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Paneer Capsicum nu Shaak

Cottage cheese and capsicum dices tossed in a delicious tomato and cashew masala. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Paneer Capsicum nu Shaak

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Main Ingredients Paneer (cottage cheese), Green capsicum
Cuisine Gujarati
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 6-10 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Paneer Capsicum nu Shaak

  • 150 grams Paneer (cottage cheese) cut into cubes
  • 1 medium Green capsicum cut into dices
  • 2 tablespo Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 5-6 Curry leaves
  • 3 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoon Pav bhaji masala
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1½ tablesp Fresh coriander chopped
  • 7-8 Cashewnuts

Method

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till the seeds are well browned.
  2. Add curry leaves and when they crackle, add tomato. Mix well and sauté for a minute.
  3. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, garam masala powder and coriander powder. Mix well and add salt and sugar. Mix well and cook on low heat till the oil separates.
  4. Add 1½ tablespoons chopped coriander and cashew nuts. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and grind into a smooth paste.
  5. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add capsicum and sauté for a minute. Lower heat and add ground paste. Mix well and cook till the oil separates.
  6. Add cottage cheese cubes, mix gently and cook for a minute.
  7. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories 880
Carbohydrates 34.3
Protein 34.3
Fat 67.2
Other Fiber Zinc- 2.3mg
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