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TOMATO PANEER RECIPE

Steps:

• Microwave the paneer cubes for a minute. Throw the excess water and refrigerate the paneer cubes for half an hour.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the green chillies and onion paste. Fry till the onion paste is light brown in color.
• Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
• Now add the tomato paste and cook for couple of minutes.
• Add in the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well.
• Gently add the paneer cubes and cook on low flame till all the masala has been absorbed in the paneer. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

PANEER WITH TOMATO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 1. Fill a medium sized pot with water, a few inches from the top. Bring water to a boil, then with a spoon, add tomatoes. (While waiting on water to boil, fill a bowl with ice water with plenty of ice.) Only keep tomatoes in boiling water for 10 to 20 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and plunge into ice water. This stops the cooking. Next, peel the skin off, which should come off easy now. Dice and set aside. Save tomato juice.
• 2. To medium pot or pan melt butter then add diced onion and lightly salt. Cook on medium heat till a light golden brown.
• 3. Add tomato, including the juice, green peas, dates, honey, and all the spices. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.
• 4. Drizzle hot pan with olive oil. Add sliced paneer and brown on both sides. Remove from pan and cut each slice into 3 pieces. Serve over a pool of chutney and place a small spoon on top. *Optional Garnish with yogurt or sour cream.*
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• 6. To Make Paneer Pour one gallon of milk (no low fat !) into large pot. Over medium heat, bring to a rolling boil. Keep stirred to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and slowly and gently pour in lemon juice. Slowly stir in one direction for 2 minutes. Add salt stir, then cover and let set for 10 minutes. Pour into cheesecloth lined colander to drain. Tie corners, squeeze, then hang 30 - 45 minutes. Lay in perforated mold with follower. Add some weight on top of follower. I had about 18 - 20 pounds on top. (Or you can sandwich it in between two towels and set a heavy skillet on it.) Let press for an hour. Remove, unwrap, and slice your paneer, at least 1/2 - 3/4 inches thick. (If it is too soft to cut, just put back and press for a while longer.)

PANEER AND TOMATO CURRY

Steps:

• Wash, core and quarter the tomatoes, but don't peel them. Place in a blender and puree them until they are very smooth, adding some water if necessary. Set the puree aside.
• Melt the butter or ghee in a large saucepan, then add the mustard and cumin seeds, let them sizzle for a few minutes. Don't be alarmed if they start making popping sounds, that is good. Add the onions and saute, stirring, until they are soft and the edges are a bit brown and crisp. Add the ground turmeric, ground cumin, cayenn, salt, and pepper, saute 30 seconds or so, then add the tomatoes, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce is reduced a bit and no longer smells raw, about 20 minutes.
• While the sauce is reducing fry the paneer cubes in some oil or ghee until they are browned, This step is not necessary, as raw paneer may be used instead of fried, but it will add a textural and flavor difference. Place the fried paneer cubes in hot water as they are cooked to keep them warm, or keep them warm in a low oven. Add the paneer to the hot tomato curry sauce and serve, garnished with cilantro, with basmati rice. Sauteed kale makes a nice side with this.