Paneer with black pepper

Chicken and paneer are two main dishes for any get-together or a formal meal. Any party seems incomplete if any one of them is missing. They are the most liked and popular dishes which the guests and family members look forward to. Be it a festival or a wedding, different varieties are found on the buffet table.

Ingredients for paneer with black pepper

300 gms paneer -cut into 1"cubes
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
1 tbsp mint leaves-finely chopped
1 cup yogurt (curd)
1 tsp flour (maida)
2 tbsp pure ghee
5-6 whole black pepper corns
2 bay leaves
1"cinnamon stick
3-4 cloves
2 tbs coriander powder
1 tbs cumin powder
1 tsp salt
        Add Last
1 tsp peppercorns -crushed
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 cup fresh cream
    
     Brown paste
2-3 green chillies
1"pieces ginger-chopped
6-8 flakes garlic
4 onions -sliced and deep fried till golden
    

   How to make Paneer with black pepper

1.For the brown paste, finely slice the onions. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the sliced onions in hot oil till golden brown. Drain on an absorbent  paper napkin and cool.
2.Grind the fried onions along with garlic and green chillies with 1/4 cup water to a
smooth brown paste .
3.Heat pure ghee. Add peppercorns and wait for a few seconds. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves. Wait for 1/2 minute.
4. Add brown onion paste and saute for 2 minutes for low heat.
5. Reduce heat. Add the beaten curd. Mix well.
6. Add coriander powder, cumin powder and salt to taste. Stir for 2 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
7. Add the paneer pieces and mix in the chopped  coriander and mint leaves.
8. Stir in the fresh cream. Remove from fire. Transfer to a dish. Sprinkle crushed black peppercorns and garam masala. Your paneer with black pepper is ready to serve .