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Paneer Capsicum Recipe-Capsicum Paneer Masala (Gravy)

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Today I am going to share with you yet another delicious Indian Paneer recipe. Paneer and capsicum is a wonderful combination and they together make a great side dish for all Indian flat breads and pulaos. My children love paneer, capsicum, mushroom and corn very much, so I always combine one with the other to make delicious side dishes or one pot meals.

Paneer Capsicum Masala

Paneer Capsicum Gravy


Paneer Capsicum Gravy

 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 30 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe Category: Side Dish-Paneer-Capsicum
 Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
 Author:

   Ingredients needed

   Onion finely chopped – 3/4 cup
   Ginger-garlic paste -1 tsp
   Tomatoes – 1 cup chopped
   Paneer/ Indian cottage cheese – 3/4 cup cubed
   Capsicum/bell pepper – 1 cup cubed
   Cashew nuts -5-6
   Salt needed

   Spice powder

   Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
   Chilli powder – 1 tsp
   Coriander powder – 1 1/2 tsp
   Garam masala powder or kitchen king masala-1 tsp

   For the seasoning

   Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp
   Cumin/ Jeera seeds -1 tsp

Preparation

Chop onion and tomatoes finely and capsicum into slightly bigger pieces.

Cube paneer and keep it aside.

Soak cashew nuts in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain the water and grind it to a fine paste with little water.

Method

Heat oil in a pan/kadai, add jeera/cumin seeds, when it splutters, add finely chopped onions and saute until onions turn brown. Add a little salt to the onions to speed up the process. Continuous stirring is required for even browning.

Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few more minutes until the raw smell goes.

how to make capsicum paneer masala

Then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and garam masala powder. Cook until tomatoes becomes mushy.(Keep in mind, I have told several times in my earlier Punjabi recipes that you should not add water without cooking the tomatoes. If it is too dry, add just a tbsp of water and cook the tomatoes.)

Once the tomato is cooked, add the capsicum pieces.

how to prepare capsicum paneer masala

Let the capsicum get cooked a little. Then add the paneer cubes and saute for a few minutes. Let the paneer get mixed well with the masala.

capsicum paneer recipe

Then add the cashew nut paste and saute for 3-4 minutes. Now add a cup of water and let it boil well. Let the masala and the flavors get incorporated with the paneer well.

capsicum paneer curry

Switch off the flame and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve this delicious paneer capsicum gravy hot with roti, paratha, naan or pulao.

capsicum paneer gravy

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Comments

  19. Deepa E

    Hi, I tried today and came out very well,really I have become a fan of your BLOG, i like the way you present and also the tips you provide. Thank you!!

    Reply

  28. new mom

    The taste was amazing , but the tomatoes skin comes out separately , n while eating my hubby says he needs to take out from the gravy , any suggestions?
    I tried twice .

    Reply

  39. Sowmya Sekar

    Hi Padhu
    I love your recipes and I am a big fan of your recipes and your site. You are a total life saver. I have never entered kitchen before in my life and then all of a sudden I got married and had to travel abroad. The best part about your site is that recipes are delicious to look at and to eat of course. And it is not overwhelming for beginners like me. I especially love this paneer capsicum dish and it has become somewhat of a signature dish of mine. I love this recipe and all my family members love it too. I have tried so many of ur dishes, nowadays I have started taking pictures of the same and will share it soon.
    Thanks,
    Sowmya

    Reply

  49. Shreemathi

    I have tried many of your recipes and this capsicum paneer masala I tried yesterday and it came out very well..
    My husband and kid loved it .
    I am fan of your recipes..

    Reply

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