Sunday, April 5, 2009

Malai Mushroom- Paneer

Ingredients

Button Mushrooms (sliced) - 15 No.
Paneer/ Cottage Cheese/ Tofu (diced) - 10 No.
Thinly sliced Onions - 2 cups
Finely chopped Tomato - 1 cup
Half inch ginger- finely chopped
Garlic Pods- 3 No.
Green Chillies(slitted)- 5 No.
Fresh Cream - 3 tbsp
Tomato Paste - 2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 0.5 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish


Method

Heat oil in a pan, add ginger, garlic and onions, fry till golden brown. Mix all the spice powders nicely with 2 tbsp water to make a paste and pour into the onion mixture and stir for 3 mins. Add green chillies and salt and cook for few secs. Finally add the tomato paste and tomatoes and fry till oil starts to form at the ends. At this point of time add the malai and Paneer, mix well to form a thick gravy.
Switch off and garnish with coriander leaves. This dish is best eaten with North Indian breads or Plain/ Flavoured rice.

2 comments:

  1. im thinking why you didnt start blogging when i was in dubai, when i had reigns over the kitchen!
    im waiting for more of your delicacies esp veg ones since you know i have a slight aversion for non veg.
    Meanwhile, not far away, my mom seems to be greatly inspired by your blog.she is thinking of sending you some of her recipies.she is racking her brains for a good recipe.so you could expect something from my mom in a short while. :)
    happy eating!!

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  2. Wow, is aunty reallly inspired? I would love to have or try her recipes, shes a real sweetie...... giv a bear hug from my side. Nads keep visitin d blog and honest feedbacks r always welcome......

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