Methi Tomato Paneer

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Methi tomato paneer presents an authentic blend of chopped methi leaves with fresh tomatoes and cut paneer cubes. A tasteful journey for vegetarians, this delicious mixed vegetable recipe is laden with health benefits of methi and protein content of paneer.

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Methi Tomato Paneer recipe - How to make Methi Tomato Paneer

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

200 gms paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1 tbsp oil
2 chopped onions
1 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
4 chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
salt to taste
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
6 to 8 garlic (lehsun) cloves
2 to 3 green chillies

Method

Combine the green chillies, ginger and garlic and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté for three to four minutes or till it just starts turning brown.
Add the fenugreek leaves, ginger-garlic and green chilli paste and saute for 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and tomato puree, mix well and cook till the tomatoes turn soft.
Add the coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt, mix well and add little of water and bring to boil.
Add the amchur, mix well and cover and cook on a slow flame for 6-7 minutes.
When the mixture becomes dry, add the paneer pieces and lightly mix and cook for three-four minutes on a low heat.
Serve hot.