Paneer Pepper Masala

Dhaba refers to restaurants located on Indian highways. They offer a wide range of cuisines and are typically placed along roads in the form of restaurants, truck stops, and other establishments. In general, the Dhaba is said to be open 24/7 to serve travelers.

Have you ever tried to explore the taste of the food served in Dhaba? They possess a distinct taste and amaze us with the flavors indulged in each and every dish, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

In Chef Deena Kitchen, the procedure for preparing Dhaba-style paneer pepper masala is elaborated in detail with images.

Serving
- 3 servings
Cooking Time
- 45 mins
Difficulty
- Intermediate

Ingredients:

200 Grams
Paneer
4 No's
Onion
2 No's
Tomato
4 Slice
Ginger
5 to 6 No's
Garlic
3 to 4 No's
Green Chilli
1/4 Tsp
Cumin Seeds
3/4 Tbp
Ginger Garlic Paste
A Pinch
Turmeric powder
3/4 Tbsp
Chilli Powder
1/2 Tbsp
Coriander Powder
1 Tbsp
Kasuri Methi
3/4 Tbsp
Black pepper powder
15 to 20 No's
Cashew Nut Paste
As Required
Coriander Leaves
3 Tbsp
Butter
To Taste
Salt
For Cooking
Oil

Directions:

1
Initial step in this preparation is to boil 3 Onions, Tomatoes, Green Chilies, Garlic, Ginger and Cumin seeds in necessary amount water for about 20-25 minutes.
2
Once the mixture is boiled, allow it to cool to room temperature, and then transfer it to a mixing jar. Grind it into a fine paste without pouring water.
3
Heat Oil in a pan, add Cumin seeds, 1 finely chopped Onion and saute until they turn translucent. When the Onions turn golden brown, add Ginger Garlic Paste.
4
Sauté the Turmeric powder, Red chili powder, Coriander powder, and Salt in the oil until fragrant.
5
After mixing the spice powders in oil, pour in the prepared paste, the necessary amount of water, and cook the masala. When the masala is cooked well, add the ground cashew nut paste.
6
Cook the masala until the raw smell of cashew nuts is gone and the mixture has thickened. Add Butter, crushed Kasuri Methi leaves and give a good mix.
7
Add the paneer cubes that have been previously immersed in water to the masala and mix. Now, add ¾ Tbsp of black pepper powder, slit green chilies, finely chopped coriander leaves, and butter, and mix all the added ingredients thoroughly.
8
The Daba Style Paneer Pepper Masala is now ready to serve.