Capsicum Paneer

Ingredients:

Red Capsicum/ Paprika - 2
Green Capsicum/ Paprika (Simla mirch) - 2
Paneer (cottage Cheese) - 250 gr (cut into squares)
Diced Tomatoes - 1 can ( or) 3 medium
Bay leaves - 3
Green Cardamoms - 4 or 5
Cinnamon stick - 3 inch piece
Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tsp
Oil - 3 tbsp
Dry fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) - 1 tsp
Salt - as required
Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp ( or as per taste)

Procedure:

1. In a non-stick pan take oil. Once it is hot add paneer pieces and fry them till they have golden color on all sides. Take them into a paper towel and let them rest.
2. In the same oil add cinnamon stick, green cardamoms and bay leaves. Fry for a minute.
3. Now add tomatoes puree (or 1 can of diced tomatoes) along with salt and cover and cook for about 5 min.
4. Then add the green and red capsicums and continue cooking with the lid until the capsicums become softer. It may take around 5 to 8 min.
5. Finally add dried fenugreek leaves, paneer and red chilli powder. Mix them well. And cook the curry for another 5 min on low to medium heat.
6. Serve hot with roti.

Shredded Carrot Fry

Ingredients:

Carrots (shredded) - 2 cups
Onion - 1 (chopped finely)
Green chillies - 1 or 2
Salt - as per taste
Black pepper powder - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 7 no.
Oil - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. In a non-stick pan heat oil.
2. Add onions and green chillies one oil is hot. Saute them till onions become translucent.
3. Now add shredded carrots and fry for about 5 min.
4. Add salt and pepper powder along with Curry leaves. Mix well.
5. Continue frying for another 5 to 8 min. And serve hot.