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Paneer In Mint & Coriander Curry

Paneer In Mint & Coriander Curry

Arpita Darooka
Delicious and flavourful curry made with basic greens and freshly ground spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 200 Gms Paneer (cottage cheese) or tofu for vegan option
  • 1/2 Cup Coriander leaves
  • 1/4 Cup Mint leaves
  • 1/2 Cup Onion Chopped
  • 6-7 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Inch Ginger
  • 3-4 Pcs Green chillies
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh cream or coconut cream (optional) Skip if using thick coconut milk.
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 Tsp Kasuri methi
  • 1 Tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 2 Tbsp Ghee Or oil for vegan option
  • 1 Tsp Oil

Whole spices

  • 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • 6-7 Pcs Whole black peppercorns
  • 1/2 Inch Cinnamon
  • 2 Pcs Green cardamom
  • 1 Pc Black cardamom
  • 1.5 Tbsp Coriander seeds
  • 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg Grated
  • 1/2 Inch Mace
  • 2-3 Pcs Cloves (laung)

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, dry roast the whole spices along with green chillies and garlic. Roast until they get fragrant. Takes about a minute and half. Take it off the flame and let it cool to room temperature.
  • In a blender, blend together the spices, garlic, green chillies, mint and coriander leaves. Add 2 tbsp cup ice cold water and 2 ice cubes while blending. This maintains the fresh colour of the greens.
  • Heat oil and ghee (or oil if vegan) in a pan, and add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. Let it sizzle and add onions. Sauté onions until it turns golden brown. Takes about 5-6 mins. Now add grated ginger and cook it for 30 secs.
  • Add the coriander and mint paste. Cook it all for 5 mins or until it releases oil.
  • Add coconut milk and mix it well. Add fresh cream (if using), water and salt. Cook it covered on low flame for another 3-4 mins or until the oil floats on top.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Add kasuri methi and lemon juice and switch off the flame immediately.
  • Garnish with more coconut cream or fresh cream and a few mint leaves. Serve with flatbreads of choice.
    Enjoy!!!
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