Tuesday, June 24, 2008

PANEER TAKA TAK

Ingredients
250 grams mashed paneer
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
2 pinches ajwain
1 onion,finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon pav bhaji masala
4 tablespoons oil
salt to taste
For the garnish
1 teaspoon chopped coriander
Method
1. Heat the oil in a tava on a high flame. Add the ajwain and cook for a few seconds. Add the onion and fry again for 1/2 minute.
2. Add the tomatoes and fry again for 1 minute. Add the chilli and turmeric powders and the pav bhaji masala and fry for 1 minute.
3. Cook for a few minutes. Add the paneer and salt and cook for a while. Garnish with the chopped coriander and serve hot.
Tips Burnt ajwain brings out the flavour of the preparation.