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April 23, 2015

Paneer Hariyali


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There are different ways to cook an haiyali , i have tried a simple and new way in this recipe , kids will love this curry , i love the bright color and buttery taste of the dish hope you will also enjoy:) Happy Cooking ...

Cooking Time : 40 mins
Serves : 3


Ingredients :


Paneer /tofu - 1 cup
Green moong beans - 1/2 cup
Onion cut lenghtwise - 1 cup
Chopped Green Chilli - 1/2 stp
Tomato cut - 1 1/2 cup
Chopped Coriander leaves - 1 handful
Garlic cloves - 2 nos
Ginger & garlic paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 3 tsp
Oil - 3 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt

How To Cook :

Step 1: In  a pressure cooker add the green moong beans , 1/2 cup tomato,garlic cloves cook well mash them keep it aside.cut onion,tomato,green chili and coriander leaves keep it aside.
Tip : For more aroma, before cooking the green moong beans dry roast for few minutes.

 


Step 2:In pan add oil,mustard seeds to splutter add the cut onions and green chilies and curry leaves saute till its light brown and add the ginger & garlic paste saute till the raw smell goes.

 

Step 3:Add the remaining cut tomato , turmeric powder,chili powder,coriander powder salt if needed sprinkle some water and saute them to nice paste texture .

 

Step 4: Add the mashed green moong beans check for salt u can add some water if u feel very thick allow it to mix well , now add the paneer cubes allow it to cook for 5-10 mins in medium flame garnish with coriander leaves.
Tip: While using the frozen paneer cube put them in hot water for 5 -7 mins to soften
if u are planning to use tofu use a firm tofu , u can fry the paneer or tofu in butter to add more flavor and fattiness to the dish.

 

This gravy goes well with chapatti,parota,phulka and ghee rice
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