Kali Mirch Paneer Tukri

Kali Mirch Paneer Tukri - Roopa Suraj

Recipe : 
Ingredients : 

• 200grms paneer- cut into 1/4 " thick slices
• 1 tsp peppercorns - crushed roughly, 
• 2 tsp butter

Gravy: 

• 3 tbsp ghee, 
• 1/4 tsp ajwain ( carom seeds), 
• 2-3 flakes garlic- crushed, 
• 1 / 2 onion -chopped, 
• 1/2 capsicum - chopped, 
• 1/ 2 tsp garam masala pdr, 
• 1tsp dhania pdr, 
• 1 / 2 tsp red chilli pdr, 
• salt to taste, 
• 1/2 cup tomato puree, 
• 1-2 tsp tomato ketchup, 
• 1/2 cup water mixed with 1 tsp cornflour

Method : 

• Spread softened butter on both sides of the paneer slices, Sprinkle half of the crushed peppercorns on the paneer slices & press well to embed them into the slices...turn them & repeat....
• For the gravy..Heat ghee..add carom seeds, wait for a while, add garlic, let it change colour, add onion, stir on a low flame till transparent, add garam masala,coriander pdr, red chilli pdr, & salt, mix well...add capsicum...add tomato puree, cook till dry (2-3 min)...add cornflour mixed in water..add tomato sauce. ..simmer for 5 minutes, till slightly thick...keep aside... 
• To serve : Heat a non stick tawa...brown the paneer pieces on the pan of both sides... Heat gravy..Pour it in the dish....arrange the paneer pieces on it....