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Paneer Taka Tak

Paneer pieces cooked in spicy dry masala along with capsicums This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Paneer Taka Tak

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Main Ingredients Cottage cheese (paneer), Oil
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Paneer Taka Tak

  • 250 grams Cottage cheese (paneer) cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 Large onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 Green chilli chopped
  • 1 Medium tomato finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Pav bhaji masala
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 Small green capsicum cut into small squares
  • 1 Small yellow capsicum cut into small squares
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cream
  • 1 tablespoon Cashewnut paste
  • for garnish Onion rings
  • for garnish Lemon wedges
  • for garnish Fresh coriander sprigs

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and saute till their colour changes. Add onion, mix and saute till translucent.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté till raw smell disappears. Add green chilli and tomato, mix well and saute till tomato softens.
  3. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, pav bhaji masala and salt and mix well. Add some water, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add green capsicum and yellow capsicum, mix well and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Add fresh cream and mix well. Add cashewnut paste and mix well. Add cottage cheese cubes, toss well and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with onion rings, lemon wedges and coriander sprig And serve warm.
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