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Paneer Capsicum Masala
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Paneer Capsicum Masala

Paneer Capsicum Masala is a rich creamy sauce made with roasted capsicum along with other ingredients topped with paneer.
Course Main Dish – Gravies
Cuisine North Indian
Keyword Creamy Gravies
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Holiday Special, Weekend Special
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes, Paneer Dishes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 people
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the roasted masala

  • 2 tsp Butter
  • 1/2 Kalonji
  • 4 nos Cardamom
  • 2 inch Cinnamon
  • 10 Dry Red Chillies
  • 1 cup Onions
  • 1.5 cup Tomatoes
  • 10 nos Cashew nuts
  • 4 nos Green Chilies
  • 1/2 cup Green Capsicum
  • Salt to taste

For the Gravy

  • 2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 3/4 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel Powder
  • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 cups Paneer
  • 1 tsp Cream
  • 2 tsp Butter

Instructions

  • In a nonstick pan, heat the butter and roast all the ingredients listed under the ground masala.
  • Allow to cool down and grind to a smooth paste using water.
  • Next to make the gravy, heat another pan with butter and add all the spice powders listed.
  • Make sure the flame is low, else you will end up with burnt spice powders.
  • Once the spices are sauteed, add ginger garlic paste and saute. After a few minutes, add the ground masala along with 1 cup of water.
  • Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 7 mins.
  • Add paneer cubes and next kasuri methi along with the cream.
  • Serve hot with roti, parottas or naans.
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