It would not be wrong to label the current times as “Instant Age”. Everyone just running to meet deadlines, seeking instant solutions to problems, inventing instant ways of doing things, taking decisions in an instant. Therefore, to keep up to these instant times even the culinary world has undergone a revolution with quick recipes formulated to churn out foods in a matter of minutes.
Recipes that can be prepared quickly often are thought of as using canned foods that make their way from their packets into the microwave and onto our plates. However, you can prepare a quick meal without having to use canned products. All you need is to put in a few minutes of your time to prepare a delicious meal.
The following paneer recipe can be prepared in matter of just few minutes.
Ingredients:
Butter – 2 tbsp
Onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium-sized
Paneer (cut into small cubes) – 250 gms
Black peppercorns – 4-5 nos.
Cloves – 3-4 nos.
Green cardamom – 2 nos.
Black cardamom – 1 nos.
Bay leaf – 1 nos.
Cinnamon (2 inch stick) – 1 nos.
Tomatoes (peeled and pureed) – 2 medium-sized
Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tsp
Red chilly powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Cumin seed powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
Thick cream – 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Finely chopped fresh green coriander for garnishing
Method:
1.) Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add butter to it. When butter melts, add in the peppercorns, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Fry for a minute.
2.) Now, stir in the onions and fry until they are pink.
3.) Add the paneer and fry for 3 minutes.
4.) Now add in the dry powders and fry for a minute. After this, add the tomato puree and salt. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
5.) Now add the cream and give a gentle stir. Cook for half a minute and pull off the stove.
6.) Serve hot garnished with finely chopped fresh green coriander. Enjoy with rice or bread of your choice.
