Quick Paneer Subzi Video by Tarla Dalal

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A delectable blend of flavours and textures makes this Quick Paneer Subzi a great hit! This Jain recipe features cottage cheese cubes, capsicum and tomatoes perked up with a simple yet aromatic powder of coriander and red chillies. Apart from the fact that this lip-smacking subzi uses minimal ingredients, you will also love the fact that it is easy and quick to prepare. So, relish this delightful dish any day you feel like!

Recipe Description for Quick Paneer Subzi

Preparation Time: 12 mins
Cooking Time: 8 mins
Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

3 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
3 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 cup capsicum strips
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
salt to taste

Method

Combine the red chillies and coriander seeds in a small broad non-stick pan and dry roast on a slow flame for 1 minute. Keep aside to cool slightly.
Blend in a mixer to a smooth fine powder and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the capsicum strips and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the prepared powder, tomatoes, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.