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Shimla Mirch Paneer Recipe | Paneer Capsicum Masala Sabji

Easy Shimla Mirch Paneer Recipe | Paneer Capsicum Masala Sabji
Course curry
Cuisine punjabi
Keyword Paneer Capsicum Masala Sabji, Shimla Mirch Paneer Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

!for marinating:

  • 200 grams paneer cubed
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp kasuri methi crushed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oil

!for sabji:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • ½ capsicum cubed
  • ¼ cup curd
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp paneer crumbled
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Instructions

  • Firstly, in a boil take 200 grams cubed paneer.
  • Add ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp kasuri methi, ½ tsp salt and 2 tsp oil.
  • Mix gently and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Roast the paneer on tawa making sure the paneer is cooked from both sides. Keep aside.
  • In a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add 1 tsp cumin and saute till the cumin turns aromatic.
  • Add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  • Further, add 1 onion and saute till the onion turns golden brown.
  • Keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp salt. Saute until the spices turn aromatic.
  • Further, add 1 cup tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
  • Add in ½ capsicum, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the capsicum softens.
  • Now add ¼ cup curd and cook till the oil separates.
  • Add 1 cup hot water and mix well adjusting the consistency.
  • Further add roasted paneer, 1 tbsp crumbled paneer, and mix gently.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavors are well absorbed.
  • add ½ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. Mix well.
  • Finally, enjoy Paneer Shimla Mirch Recipe with roti.