Tuesday 8 March 2016

ALOO PANEER CURRY/ALOO PANEER ER DALNA



Paneer is a rescuer in our family in an all vegetarian day. The junior loves it so much so that I find it a safe alternative to his much loved  chicken. The senior though not fond of it, does not refuse to have it either. Actually, food does  not feature at the top of his priority list. He is a food connoisseur though, mainly loves Japanese and Middle Eastern Cuisine. Otherwise, a nicely made fresh water fish curry and rice is what he adores. 

How much the lady of the house wished that her man be a little more demanding, take little interest in the food world. Perhaps, he too thinks the same way, if the wife would have spared five minutes watching CNBC. A kind of peace treaty was made mutually, senior been a strong believer of a no rule policy at home. If one is glued into CNBC, the other happily fries fritters to enjoy together. I am not the twosome-awesome kind ever since our prince was born, also the man is more of a good father than a romantic husband! Ain't parenthood be like that?

This Aloo Paneer Curry or Aloo Paneer er Dalna was prepared by mom just this way once paneer was introduced to Kolkata, in the late 80's or early 90's. Though she fries paneer always, I do not. Paneer is not authentically a Bengali thing. Till date some of our friends would say before a get together, S please do not cook paneer. However, paneer was very much accepted in our household. Bengalees  usually use homemade paneer[chena] for their curries. This Aloo Paneer Curry/Aloo Paneer er Dalna is prepared without onion or garlic in our family. Let us do it.


INGREDIENTS :

Paneer[Indian Cottage Cheese] : 250gm
Potato : 1big sized
Tomato : 1medium sized
Cumin Powder : 1tsp
Ginger Paste : 1tbsp
Turmeric Powder : 1tsp
Red Chilli Powder : 1-2tsp
Salt : As Required
Cumin Seed : 2-3 pinches
Bayleaf : 1
Sugar : 1/2tsp[optional]
Oil : 3-4tbsp
Butter : 1 tbsp

METHOD :

Cut the paneer into cubes and marinate with a bit of salt.

Peel, wash and cube the potatoes. Rub with little salt and turmeric powder.

Heat the oil in a wok. Lightly fry the potatoes and keep aside.

Temper the oil with cumin seeds and a bayleaf.

Add the ginger paste and fry for 2 minutes.

Wash the tomato, roughly chop and add to the wok. Saute till it melts and separates from oil.

Add the cumin powder, turmeric powder, little salt and chilli powder. Saute for a minute.

Add the fried potato pieces, stir for 3-4 minutes. Add a cup of water.

Let boil for 3-4 minutes at low heat.

Now add the paneer pieces.

Let boil for 2 minutes. Add the sugar.

Transfer to a bowl after 1/2 a minute, garnish with the butter.

Serve fresh & hot with roti or steamed rice.









14 comments :

  1. What a superb and nutritious Aloo Paneer Curry. Look so delicious, healthy bowl of comfort food.

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    1. Thanks so much Deepa for been so appreciative...

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  2. eta amar favourite...khub bhalo hoeche

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    1. Amaro khub priyo halka boley... thank you...

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  3. Aloo paneer curry looks so comfy and delicious, Soma!

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  4. Looks so delicious dear and comfort meal, I am hungry now :)

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  5. Your pictures look great! I would like to try out your recipes :)

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  6. Love and marriage I agree is about compromising including with food as well. Fish is also the star for my other half, so fish and fish. This dish packs a punch though over here, the preference is for tofu instead of paneer. Still paneer I won't deny is my fav.

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  7. Thank you.... we are a fishaholic community haha.... for tofu....yes this part of the world prefers tofu which is low caloric too.... I am developing a taste for it too

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