Chilly Paneer

In our office cafeteria  we get egg chilly ( egg with green chilly) which they serve with chapati, and I like that combination a lot. I thought why not prepare chilly paneer using capsicum as in north we call it shimla mirch...:) I have no idea from where this word shimla came in front of this mirch.. I'll do some research later...:)

Lets come back to chilly paneer and learn how to prepare this easy and simple side dish that we can  server during any meal.

Ingredients:

• 3 green capsicum/ bell pepper/ shimla mirch
• 250 gm cubed paneer/cottage cheese
• 1 large chopped onion
• 3 medium chopped tomatoes
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp dry mango powder or 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves
• 2-3 tsp oil

Step by step guide to prepare Chilly Paneer:

• Heat oil in a kadhai or wok.
• Add chopped onion and cook for 5-6 mins until onion turns translucent and little brown.
• Add chopped tomatoes sand cook for next 3-4 minute until they become tender soft.
• Add little water if gravy starts sticking to kadhai.
• Add capsicum , all dry ingredients/masalas and mix well.
• Cook for 6-7 minutes until capsicum becomes soft.
• Add cubed paneer and give it a quick stir. 
• Do not cover kadhai with lid/plate and cook for another 5-6 minutes. 
• Paneer will becomes more soft and get mixed with capsicum and gravy.
• Garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
• Chilly paneer is ready to serve. You can have it with chapati or parantha.

My MIL is a big fan of capsicum  and she prepares very yummy food herself. She loved this combination and that made my day.. lots of hug for her :)

Happy cooking and keep on smiling


                   " Sending to Know Your Dairy – Cheese by Jagruti and Nivedhanam"