Kadhai Paneer (Stir Fried Cheese and Peppers)

Name: Kadhai Paneer (Stir Fried Cheese and Peppers)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pinch Pinch asafoetida; 2 larges tomatoes, or 1 15 ounce can, diced; 2 Tbsps coriander seed, toasted and ground; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seed, toasted and ground; 2 Tbsps tablespoon dried fresh) fenugreek leaves, crumbled; 2 larges green bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 1 teaspoon half-sharp Hungarian paprika; 12 Juice of limes, to taste; 2 mediums onions, finely diced or grated; 454 grams paneer or other firm frying cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 larges red bell peppers, cut into thin strips

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Kadhai Paneer (Stir Fried Cheese and Peppers) a try. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 419 calories, 19g of protein, and 30g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up bell peppers, fenugreek leaves, onions, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the chia seed you could follow this main course with the Chia Seed Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.

Instructions

In 3-quart saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of ghee on medium heat.

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Ghee

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Sauce Pan

Add asafoetida, coriander, fenugreek seed, and paprika. Stir and cook for thirty seconds.

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Asafoetida

Coriander

Paprika

Increase heat to medium high and add onions with pinch of salt. Stir to coat and let cook until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Stir often to keep spice mix from burning.

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Seasoning Mix

Onion

Salt

Add tomatoes, scrape browned bits off bottom of pan, and cover. Keep at a simmer for 20 minutes.

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Tomato

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Frying Pan

Heat large wok or cast iron skillet until lightly smoking.

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Frying Pan

Wok

Add 1 tablespoon ghee, then fry paneer until browned on several sides. To reduce sticking, let paneer fry for at least 30 seconds before trying to stir. Set aside on paper towel-lined plate.

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Paneer

Ghee

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Let pan come back to high temperature. If it's looking dry, add last tablespoon of ghee, then peppers. Stir frequently and cook just until they blister and begin to tenderize. Return paneer to pan and pour gravy on top.

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Peppers