1,000 Indian Recipes by Neelam Batra

Author:Neelam Batra
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2011-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

Paneer Cheese Curry with Two Onions

Do-Pyaza Paneer

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Although some people refer to all the do-pyaza dishes as special curries, do-pyaza literally means "with 2 onions." In this case, it does not mean 2 whole onions, but onions prepared 2 ways and added at different stages of cooking. You can also use 2 different types of onions, as I do in this recipe.

8 ounces (1 recipe) Paneer Cheese (or store-bought)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 (1-inch) stick cinnamon

3 green cardamom pods, crushed lightly to break the skin

2 black cardamom pods, crushed lightly to break the skin

11⁄2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 cup finely chopped white or yellow onions

1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste

1⁄4 teaspoon ground turmeric

3 to 4 small red onions, quartered (cut the larger ones into eighths)

1 tablespoon ground coriander

3 to 4 small tomatoes, quartered

1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stems

1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala

1. Prepare the paneer cheese and cut into 11⁄4-inch pieces.

2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cinnamon, green and black cardamom pods, and cumin seeds; they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.

3. Mix in the garlic, red pepper flakes, and turmeric, then add the quartered red onions and the coriander and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and paneer cheese pieces and cook, stirring and turning carefully, until the paneer cheese is very soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cilantro during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a serving dish, lightly mix in the garam masala, and serve.

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