Paneer Bhutuwa

Paneer cheese cubes curried with mixed vegetables

• - 1 lb paneer cheese, cubed (tofu can be substituted)
• - 2 cups mushroom, sliced
• - 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• - 2 cups spinach, torn into pieces
• - 1 cup onion, chopped
• - 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• - 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• - 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• - 5 dry whole red chilies
• - 1/2 cup whole cream
• - 1 teaspoon turmeric
• - 1 tablespoon curry powder
• - 5 tablespoons oil
• - Salt and Pepper
• - 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Brown paneer cubes on all sides. Set aside.
2. 2

   Blanch mushrooms and bell pepper briefly in boiling water. Drain and place in ice bath.
3. 3

   Heat remaining oil. Add turmeric and dried chilies, fry until chilies turn dark.
4. 4

   Add onions and stir until lightly browned.
5. 5

   Add garlic, ginger and curry powder. Fry for a minute.
6. 6

   Add browned paneer and blanched vegetables. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
7. 7

   Add tomatoes, cream, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes, adding water if needed.
8. 8

   Fold in spinach to wilt. Garnish with cilantro.
9. 9

   Serve with steamed rice.