Lajjatdar Paneer

by Tarla Dalal

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The basic mughlai gravy has been used to prepare this delicious paneer dish. Since the use of various pastes is common in mughlai cooking, a paste of garlic, ginger, cardamoms, cloves and poppy seeds has been used. Using grated onion gives the gravy a better texture. Instead of grating the onions you can also blend them to a paste in a mixer

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 12 mins Total Time: 27 mins 3Makes 3 servings (3 serving )
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Ingredients

1 cup paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1/2 cup fresh thick curds (dahi) , whisked
1 1/2 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup grated onions
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
2 tbsp fresh cream
3/4 cup boiled green peas
1/2 tsp sugar

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using A Little Water)
2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus) , soaked in 1/4 cup of water for 2 hours
2 green chillies , roughly chopped
4 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 garlic (lehsun) cloves
25 mm (1”) piece ginger (adrak)
2 cardamoms

For Serving
parathas

Method

Combine the paneer and curds in a bowl and mix lightly. Keep aside to marinade for 10 to 15 minutes.
Heat the ghee in a kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the prepared paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the fresh cream and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the green peas and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the marinated curd-paneer mixture, mix lightly and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot with parathas.

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Accompaniments

Aam Chana Achar, Rajasthani Pickle
Khoba Roti, Rajasthani Khoba Roti
Missi Roti, Rajasthani Missi Roti
Pudine ki Roti, Punjabi Mint Roti

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	314 cal
Protein	10.8 g
Carbohydrates	14.2 g
Fiber	3.1 g
Fat	23.1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	379.6 mcg
Vitamin B1	-0.5 mg
Vitamin B2	-0.4 mg
Vitamin B3	-0.4 mg
Vitamin C	7.2 mg
Folic Acid	6.6 mcg
Calcium	323.8 mg
Iron	0.7 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	13.3 mg
Potassium	92.8 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg