Paneer is a must in any Indian veg spread. This simple ingredient can be used to make a range of sabzis, all of which turn out be super yummy. Paneer doesn't need any time to cook, so almost all paneer dishes are quick and easy to make. Joining the list of quick paneer recipes, this paneer tomato curry is another praise-worthy Indian-style sabzi that you and your family would love. One more reason to include it in your paneer menu is that it can be made in all of 15 minutes. The tangy dish is also perfect to serve to your guests for lunch or dinner if you don't want to keep heavy, creamy dishes like paneer makhani or paneer butter masala.
In this paneer sabzi recipe posted by food vlogger Manjula Jain, on her YouTube channel 'Manjula's Kitchen', the paneer is first grilled and then cooked with tomatoes and capsicum. The grilled paneer fills up the dish with its smoky flavour and aroma. You can pair this paneer tomato curry with roti, rice, paratha, poori, naan or other Indian breads.
Here's The Step-By-Step Recipe Of Paneer Tomato Curry:
1- Heat oil in a pan, and sear the paneer pieces, and grill them from one side till they are golden brown. Keep aside.
Step 2 - In the same pan, add more oil and stir fry cumin seeds, asafoetida and sliced ginger.
Step 3 - Then add capsicum and stir fry them for 30 seconds. Season it with coriander powder, turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
Step 4 - Add tomatoes, along with some salt and a dash of sugar. Cook till tomatoes wilt.
Step 5 - Add paneer, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. Add garam masala before serving.
Watch the complete recipe video of paneer tomato here:
(Also Read: Make This Quick Paneer Pyaz Sabzi When You Want To Take It Easy In The Kitchen)