Ingredients: 150 grams Bhindi (Lady Finger/Okra) – chopped to inch,1 cup Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese) – cubed,1 Onion – chopped,1 Bay leaf (tej patta),1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania),1 teaspoon Sugar,Salt – to taste,Sunflower Oil – for cooking,2 Tomatoes – chopped,2 Cloves (Laung),1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini),1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds,4 cloves Garlic,1 inch Ginger,1 tablespoon Hung Curd (Greek Yogurt)
Time in minutes: 40 Servings: 4 Course: Side Dish Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Bhindi and Paneer Masala Recipe, grind the tomatoes along with cinnamon, cardamom, clove, garlic, ginger and yogurt to a smooth paste.Heat a kadai with oil, add the chopped ladies finger and fry them till it is soft and crispy. Sprinkle little salt also and fry them. Keep it aside.In the same kadai, add little more oil, add bay leaf, chopped onions and saute till it becomes translucent.Add the ground paste along with turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, sugar and salt. Mix well and saute till the raw smell of the tomato goes away.Add the chopped ladies finger and paneer and mix well. Check for salt and cover it with a lid and cook Bhindi and Paneer Masala for 2 minutes. Serve hot.Serve the Bhindi and Paneer Masala Recipe along with Tawa Paratha, Palak Dal and Lauki Raita to make your dinner meals simple and healthy.