Paneer Do Pyaza

Do Pyaza(2 onions) is derived from Persian meaning two onions and its basically a South Indian curry. I got this paneer recipe from Vahrehvah.com when I was browsing for some easy to make spicy curries but with paneer. This recipe is simple and so the ingredients. I didnt have to look at this recipe more than once but yet delicious.

No of servings : 4

Ingredients :

1. Paneer : 1 cup
2. Onions - 2 big(chopped)
3. Tomatoes - 1 
4. Green or Red pepper - 1/2 
5. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
6. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
7. Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
8. Green chillies - 2
9. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
10. Cashwenuts - 10(grinded)
11. Kasturi Methi 
12. Seasoning - Cumin seeds
13. Salt - as needed

Method

1. Cut paneer into pieces and fry the paneer with oil in low flame till they turn light brown
2. Heat oil in another pan and add cumin seeds
3. When it splutters, add chopped onions
4. Cook onions in a very low flame for 5-7 mts with salt so that its gets cooked thoroughly and dissolves in the curry
5. Add the ginger garlic paste and green chillies and fry for few mts
6. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder. (You can add some water to avoid the powder to avoid getting burned out
7. Grind the green chillies and tomatoes to a fine paste. Add the grinded paste to the boiling mixture. 
8. Grind the cashewnuts in a mixer and add it to the mixture. Cashewnuts help in thickening the curry
9. Rub Kasturi methi leaves on your palm and sprinkle on the mixture. 
10. Cook the mixture in a medium flame till the raw smell of tomatoes and pepper are gone. 
11. Add paneer cubes and mix it well.
12. Curry is ready to serve with rice/roti

Optional : Add big chunks of onions if you like onions and want the crunchy texture