Paneer Khurchan is a typical dhaba style recipe that is a standard feature in all the Punjabi style dhabas. In the typical Punjabi style, the main feature of this dish is Paneer, sauteed with capsicum and cooked in a tomato based gravy.
Paneer Khurchan is a typical dhaba style recipe that is a standard feature in all the Punjabi style dhabas. In the typical Punjabi style, the main feature of this dish is Paneer, sauteed with capsicum and cooked in a tomato based gravy.
Ingredients
- 400 g Paneer
- 1 nos. Green Capsicum Medium, Sliced
- 1 nos. Red Capsicum Medium, sliced
- 3 nos. Tomatoes Large, Sliced
- 150 g Onions Sliced
- 4 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 nos. Green Chillies Slit
- 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Aamchur Powder (dry mango powder)
- 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Handful Coriander Leaves
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cream
- Salt To taste
- Water As required
Instructions
- Heat Ghee in a deep kadhai
- Temper the cumin seeds and add the sliced onions.
- Cook till the onions turn translucent. Add the slit green chillies and ginger garlic paste.
- Mix well and let the raw smell of the paste disappear.
- Add the sliced capsicum and tomatoes.
- Saute for a minute and add in the other spices (red chilli powder cumin seed powder, coriander powder, garam masala, aamchur powder).
- Combine them well and cook for 10 minutes. Mix in salt as per taste.
- Add required water to get the gravy consistency.
- Add the sliced paneer and gently mix. Ensure all the slices are coated with the masala evenly.
- Cook under low flame to avoid burning and so that the masala seeps into the paneer and vegetables.
- Crush the kasuri methi and lemon juice to the gravy.
- Cook for 5 more minutes and let it boil.
- Garnish with coriander leaves & cream.
- Remove from flame and serve hot with roti, pulka, paratha or any rice.
Notes
Notes:
- Ensure a deep, heavy bottomed kadhai so that the ingredients don't burn.
- Slice the paneer into strips or cubes, as per your choice
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