Paneer Mirch Masala / Cottage Cheese Capsicum Curry

Paneer, being my husband's favorite ingredient, I have to innovate and come up with different recipes at least once a month. This time tried to make a dish with Paneer and Green Bell Peppers / Capsicum as the star and Green chilies as the main spice. Goes well with Indian Bread or even as a filling in a tortilla, this recipe was a great hit at the dinner table.

Ingredients

• 1 packet Paneer / Cottage Cheese
• 1 Green Bell Pepper / Capsicum
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 3-4 Green Chillies, ground to a fine paste
• 1/2 piece ginger paste
• 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Red Chilly Powder
• 1 tsp Kasuri Methi / Dried Fenugreek
• 1 tsp Honey
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Ghee / Clarified Butter
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Lemon Pieces and Coriander for garnish

Method

• Heat ghee in a kadai / pan and add the green chilies, ginger paste and fry well
• Add the tomato puree and let it cook well
• Meanwhile, in another flat pan, heat oil and fry the Paneer and green bell pepper pieces
• Add these pieces in the tomato gravy, add the powdered spices and honey and mix well
• Let it simmer for a while
• Serve hot with a garnish of lemon wedges and coriander