This is a mild gravy with sweetishness, using less spices and with rich taste. This is done using Paneer and instant unsweetened khoya/pal kova. It differs in taste and preparation is also different compared to other paneer side dishes and less time consuming. Khoya can be prepared in home or else can be bought outside. This dish goes well with chappathi, roti, naan and dosa. Children will surely enjoy this dish since it is less spicy and tastes awesome.
INGREDIENTS:
Paneer - 200g
Milk powder - 50g
Onion - 2
Tomato - 3
Milk - 1/2 cup
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chilly/Sambar powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Ginger - 1 inch stick
Garlic pods - 4
Cloves - 2
Cinnamon - 1
Cardamom - 1
Kasuri methi - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves - little
Ghee - 3 tsp
Salt
METHOD:
1. To prepare instant kova, add milk powder and little ghee in a bowl.
2. Heat 1/4 cup of milk and add to the milk powder, mix well and keep aside.
3. In a dosa tawa, cut paneer into cubes and roast on all sides for a while. No need to add ghee.
4. Chop tomato into pieces and grind to a paste along with ginger and garlic.
5. In a tawa, heat a tsp of ghee, add cloves, cinnamon and cardamom and saute for a while.
6. Add finely chopped onions and cook well till the onion changes translucent.
7. Add all the powders, stir for a minute and add the tomato paste.
8. Mix well and cook it covered till the raw smell goes off and till it comes together. Add little ghee if needed.
9. Add instant kova and mix well. Add remaining milk and adjust the gravy consistency.
10. Add the roasted paneer cubes, mix well and cook it covered for few minutes. Add little water if the gravy is thick.
11. Add kasuri methi and chopped coriander leaves.
12. Tasty, aromatic and mild Paneer gravy is ready to be served.
Note:
- If store bought kova, see to that it is unsweetened.
- Ghee can be replaced by oil.
- Tomatoes can be chopped finely and added instead of grinding.
- Ginger and garlic can be crushed and used.
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