Makhmali Paneer

Ingredients:
250 gms paneer, cut into 1/2 inch cubes,
3 tbsp besan(gram flour),
2 tbsp curd,
1/2 tsp red chilli powder,
few drops of orange red colour,
2 small capsicums, cubed,
2 small onions, diced,
1/2 tsp garam masala,
Salt to taste,
1 tbsp lemon juice,
Oil for frying.

Grind to paste-
2 inches ginger,
4 flakes garlic,
1 tsp jeera(cumin seeds),
Seeds of chhoti ilaichi(green cardamoms),
2 green chillies, deseeded,
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves.

Method:
In a mixing bowl, put besan, curd, red chilli powder, salt, lemon juice and ground paste. Mix well and add the orange red colour only enough to give a good colour to the mixture. Add the paneer, capsicum and onion pieces to this mixture and mariante them till serving time. Before serving, heat oil in a frying pan. Add the paneer, onion and capsicum pieces along with the mixture to the oil. Fry till golden brown in colour. Sprinkle garam masala before serving.

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