Coloured Capsicum and Paneer Subzi
by Tarla Dalal
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The Coloured Capsicum and Paneer Subzi has a well-rounded flavour and a well-balanced nutrient profile. Rich in protein, carbohydrates and vitamins, this easy yet irresistible subzi also pools in vitamin A from coloured capsicums, folic acid and antioxidant lycopene from tomatoes and protein and calcium from paneer.
Method- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the ginger paste, garlic paste and dried fenugreek leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the capsicum, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato pulp, turmeric powder chilli powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the paneer and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
- Serve immediately with roti or whole wheat paratha.
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- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Instead of puree, we have added onion cubes which give a nice mouthfeel to the subzi.
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- Add the ginger paste. It is the most essential ingredient of Indian subzis.
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- Now, add the garlic paste. Though it is readily available in market, we would suggest you use fresh homemade paste only.
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- Add the dried fenugreek leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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- Add the colored capsicum, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Colored capsicum are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and have a low Gi. You can read more about their health benefits here.
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- Add the tomato pulp. We have not used of readymade tomato puree because tomatoes are a good source of lycopene & that is retained if it does not undergo any process.
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- Some turmeric powder, chilli powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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- Add the paneer and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute. To make it more healthy, you can make use of tofu.
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- Serve colorful bellpepper and paneer subzi immediately with roti or whole wheat paratha.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 74 cal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 21.8 mg |
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