Lajjatdar Paneer

When I was searching some paneer recipes in net, I came across the Lajjatdar paneer by our fellow blogger Gayathri and sounds interesting and it also suits to my event and bookmarked it to give a try.... Thanks for sharing Gays... She mentioned that adding poppy seeds make it more delicious. But I do not get the poppy seed in Singapore. (Decided to get some from India on my next visit). But I feel still the paneer curry was delicious. I would definitely give a try again adding poppy seed. Do check her blog for more delicious recipes.

Ingredients

• Paneer - 1 cup
• Curd/Yogurt - 1/2 cup
• Green peas boiled - 1/2 cup
• Onion - 1 (chop finely)
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1 tsp
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - a pinch
• Salt as per taste
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp
• Ghee - 3 tsp
• Milk - 4 tsp

To make paste

• Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
• Cloves - few
• Green chilli - 2
• Cardamom - 2 to 3

Method

• Mix the curd/yogurt, salt, chilli powder (1/2 tsp) and paneer and marinate for 15 to 20 min.
• Meanwhile, make a paste with the ingredients under the To make paste section and keep it ready.
• Now in a pan, add ghee, and when hot, add the onions and saute till it becomes translucent.
• Now add the paste to this.
• Add the remaining chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder.
• Add water and bring to boil.
• Now add the marinated paneer, boiled green peas, sugar and milk and allow to cook.
• After 6 to 8 min, switch off the stove, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.

Note: 

• Original recipe goes with fresh cream instead of milk.
• Poppy seed to be soaked for a whole night/8 hrs and added to the ingredients under To make paste section.

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