Garlic Paneer

Name: Garlic Paneer
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 800 g Paneer (cut into cubes); 2 - 3 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 bay leaf; 7 - 8 garlic cloves (sliced); 1.5 cup finely chopped red onions; 1 heaped tablespoon finely chopped tender cilantro stems; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds (roughly crushed); 3 - 4 tablespoons ghee; A pinch of sugar; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (roughly chopped); 10 - 12 garlic cloves; 1 green chili (roughly chopped); 1 inch ginger (peeled and sliced); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 heaped tablespoons of plain yogurt

IndianVegetarianSpice Level: MildUnder 30 MinComfort FoodParty Food

For all the garlic lovers that want a quick and easy paneer dish

Instructions

Grind all the ingredients for the paste. No need to add water.
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, bay leaf and sliced garlic.
Cook the garlic in a low to medium flame till it browns a bit.
Add the chopped onions and cook till transparent.
Add the chopped cilantro stems and add some salt.
Add the crushed coriander seeds and mix well.
Add the paste and 2 tablespoons of ghee. Cook for a bit till the raw smell of the yogurt is gone.
Add the paneer and mix well.
Add a pinch of sugar to balance out the roasted garlic taste.
Cook the paneer till its hot enough and turn off the stove.
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder and 1 - 2 tablespoons of ghee.
Mix well and serve hot.