Aloo Paneer - No onion garlic recipe

Preparation time : 10 mins

Cooking time         : 30 mins

Serves                      : 4

Ingredients:

• Paneer                          - 300 grams
• Potato                           - 2 medium
• Tomato                         - 1 large, cut into cubes
• Green chilli                  - 3-4, sliced into halves
• Cilantro                        - a handful, chopped
• Ginger paste                - 3/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder       - 3/4 tsp
• Red Chilli powder      - 1 tsp(Adjust as per your level)
• Cumin powder            - 1 and 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala             - 1/2 tsp
• Salt                                - to taste
• Oil                                 - 1 Tbsp
• Ghee                             - 2 tsp
• Bay leaf                        - 2
• Whole cumin              - 1 and 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Cut paneer into 3/4 inch cubes

2. Peel potatoes and cut into cubes of 3/4 inch.

3. Sprinkle salt and turmeric powder on panner and potatoes, separately. 
4. Heat oil in a pan. Add paneer and fry on low heat till paneer turns golden brown. Remove from oil and keep aside.
5. In the same oil add potatoes. Fry till golden brown. Remove from oil and keep aside.

6. In a small bowl take remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and ginger paste. Add 1 Tbsp water in it and make a smooth paste. Keep aside.
7. In the same oil(if less add a bit) add whole cumin and bay leaves. 
8. When cumin starts to crackle add the masala paste and fry for about a minute in medium heat. 
9. Add the tomato and green chilli and mix well. Cook for around a minute. 

10. Add the fried paneer and potato. Mix well making sure paneer and potato is coated well with masala.
11. Add 1/2 cup water. Add salt. Give a good stir. Cover with a lid and cook for 6-8 minutes.
12. Remove lid, add garam masala. Cook for another few minutes until gravy thickens a bit. 

13. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with roti or rice.