Dhaniya paneer

Dhaniya paneer

This recent ban on instant noodles has been a rude awakening call about all the junk we put in our bodies. In this age of instant processed food we find it so much more convenient to take the short cut. Working parents prefer ordering for a pizza rather than cooking up fresh food every time.

I have been reading about the benefits of coriander leaves for detoxifying the body. It is true that fresh herbs and leaves like coriander and curry leaves are wonder potions for our overall health. And there is something about the use of fresh herbs that simply enriches the food. This dish uses a lot of fresh coriander leaves. Once cooked it gives a very subtle flavour and is not overpowering like a coriander chutney.

Ingredients

250 gm paneer, cubed

2 onions, quartered

1 tomato, quartered

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1 cup pureed fresh green coriander

1 bay leaf

½ tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

Boil the quartered onions and tomato for 15 minutes. Cool and grind it to a paste.

Heat some oil. Add the bay leaf and cumin seeds. 

Add the ginger garlic paste, pureed onion and tomato and saute till oil starts leaving the sides. 

Add the pureed fresh coriander leaves, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and salt. Fry for some time. Add a cup of water and bring to a boil. Add the cubed paneer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Garnish with some grated paneer.