Zucchini and Paneer Scramble

Zucchini and Paneer Scramble

Ingredients

Zucchini-1
Paneer crumble -1cup
Onions-1diced
Curry leaves
Green chili-2 minced
Cilantro leaves 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Oil


Prep work

Grate the zucchini
Crumble the fried Paneer cubes
Mince the chili
Dice onions

Directions


In a medium sized pan pour 1 tbs oil sauté the onions,curry leaves and green chili.

Now add the grated zucchini and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes add  the crumbled paneer, I used a chopper to crumble the paneer.Stir fry for a good 5 minutes till it all comes together.

Finally add the chopped cilantro leaves.

Serve hot with Chappatis or any Indian bread.

Option

You can also beat a couple of eggs and add to the saute before adding the paneer !!

Sweet Corn Paneer Makhani

Sweet Corn Paneer Makhani

Ingredients

Sweet corn-1 cup Frozen
Paneer- 2 (8 oz)


Onions-3 small cubed
Garlic cloves- 4 whole
Ginger- 1 " piece
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Dry methi leaves-1 tsp
Tomato -2 diced
Coriander leaves-1/4 bunch
Butter -1/2 stick
Red chili- 4 whole deseeded

Almonds-4
Cashews- 6


Whipping cream-1 (8 oz)
Garam masala couple pinch (Optional)
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt to taste
oil to fry
Sugar 1/4 tsp


Method

In a wok add 2 tsp olive oil add the onions,garlic,ginger,cumin seeds,methi,tomato and coriander leaves,saute,cool it to room temperature then grind in a blender with the nuts to a smooth paste.

 In a non stick pan add 1/2 stick butter(healthier version using another couple teaspoons of olive oil) add the ground paste slow cook for 5-8 minutes add salt, more green chili  or chili powder for a more spicy gravy.

Add the corn and paneer cubes,sugar cook for another 10 minutes till nice and bubbly.

Finally add the heavy whipping cream and garnish!

Delicious Paneer Makhani with a twist!! 

 

Drumstick and Shrimp Curry

Drumstick and shrimp curry


Ingredients

Drumstick- 12- pieces(2" long)
Shrimp- 2 lbs
Half ripe Mango-1
Onions- 2
Ginger and Garlic paste-2 tsp
Green Chili-4(approx)
Fennel seed-1/4 tsp


Spice Powders
Chili Powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-2 tsp

Final Tempering
Oil- 2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
Curry leaves few

Grind to paste
Shredded coconut -1/2 cup
Poppy seed -1 tsp
Fennel seed-1 tsp

Juice of 1 Lime-extract
Water
Salt to taste
Oil to fry

Directions to make the Curry

• In a  wok or an iron kadai add oil  whole fennel seeds ,chopped onions wait for the onions to brown.
• Then add the ground ginger and garlic paste,green chili  to it,fry for a couple of minutes wait till the raw smell disappears.
•  To this add the turmeric,chili and coriander powders  add a few teaspoons of water cook till u see the oil separate.
• I use frozen drumstick wash and soak them in hot water ,cube the mango add it to the masala add salt and enough water to cook approximately 7-10 minutes.
• Then add the cleaned and deveined shrimp to it,check for salt close the lid and cook for another 10 minutes.  
• Half way through the cooking time add the ground coconut (fresh or frozen) .
• Finally temper some mustard and curry leaves in a small pan and stir it into the curry.
• Tasty shrimp and Drumstick curry served with some white or brown rice .  

Paneer and Spinach Cutlets

Paneer and Spinach Cutlets 

Ingredients

Paneer-8 oz
Spinach - 1/2 cup chopped
Potatoes -2 large

Other Ingredients 

Onions -2 medium
Garlic- 3 cloves
Ginger-1"
Mint leaves- few
Cilantro leaves -1/4 bunch
Green Chili-1 minced

Spice Powders

Garam masala- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chili powder-1/2 tsp(according to spice level)
Pepper powder-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

All purpose Flour- 3 tbs
Water

Breadcrumbs-1 cup

Oil to fry


Prep work 

• Mince the onions,garlic,ginger,green chili in a small chopper keep it aside.
• Mince the Spinach ,Mint and Cilantro leaves.
• Boil the potatoes peel,mash set aside.
• Thaw the Paneer at room temperature and mince it fine.I use a Ninja chopper to mince it
• make a smooth batter with the flour and water for dipping.
• Bowl of bread crumbs. 

Method

• In a frying pan add 3 teaspoons of oil saute the onions,ginger and garlic fry till it turns golden brown.
• Add the spice powders wait till the raw smell goes then add the paneer, the minced leaves.
• Saute for a couple of minutes,add salt to taste.
• Cool the paneer mixture at room temperature add the mashed potatoes to it mix well and check for salt.
• Make round patties dip in the flour batter,coat with breadcrumbs and shallow fry in oil.

Tips

Eggs can be used instead of flour.

To make it Gluten free use a combination of rice and corn flour to dip and fry the cutlets.