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Paneer Pepper Fry by Chef Ranveer Brar

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Paneer Pepper Fry with paneer, onions and black pepper. Ingredients with quantities and step-by-step instructions from Chef Ranveer Brar’s YouTube video.

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Ingredients list

meateasylunchdinnerday to dayaffordable30 to 60minIndian

Main Ingredients

800g Paneer (cut into cubes)
1 large Tomato (cut into quarters)
Oil for frying
2-3 tbsp Oil

For Paste

3-4 medium Onions
4-5 Green Chillies (roughly chopped)
5-6 Garlic cloves
1 inch Ginger (peeled and sliced)
1 tbsp Tender Coriander stems (roughly chopped)
2-3 sprigs Curry leaves
6-7 Cloves
1-2 Black Cardamom
3-4 Green Cardamom
1/4 inch Cinnamon stick
2-3 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

For Paneer Pepper Fry

2 sprig Curry leaves
1 medium Onion (sliced)
2 Green Chillies (sliced)
1 tsp Black Peppercorns (crushed)
1 tbsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Degi Red Chilli powder
1/2 cup Water
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 sprig Curry leaves (roughly torn)
2 tbsp fresh Coriander leaves (finely chopped)

For Garnish

Coriander sprig

Cooking steps

Preparation of the Paste [01:25]

  1. Combine onions, green chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander stems, curry leaves, cloves, black cardamom, green cardamom, and cinnamon stick in a bowl.
  2. Add 2-3 tbsp of oil and salt to taste, then grind the mixture into a paste.

Cooking Steps [03:25]

Step 1: Fry the Paneer [04:45]

  1. In a pan with hot oil, fry the paneer cubes until they are golden and slightly crispy. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Base [03:25]

  1. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped garlic and curry leaves. Sauté until the garlic is lightly browned.
  2. Add sliced onions and green chillies. Sauté for one minute.
  3. Incorporate the prepared paste and cook slowly until it develops a deep color.
  4. Add 1 tsp black peppercorns, 1 tbsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp red chilli powder. Stir well.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup water. Add 2 sprigs of curry leaves and 1 large tomato cut into quarters.

Step 3: Combine and Finish [07:30]

  1. Gently fold in the fried paneer into the sauce. Add salt to taste.
  2. Add 1 tsp of lemon juice to balance the flavors.
  3. Finish with 1 sprig of torn curry leaves and 2 tbsp of finely chopped fresh coriander.

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