Paneer Chickpea Fry Food

QUICK PANEER AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the 1 tbsp oil in a large lidded frying pan over a high heat. Add the paneer and fry for about 5 minutes until golden on all sides. Remove the paneer from the pan using a slotted spoon and put on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
• Add the extra teaspoon of oil to the same pan, then fry the onion, garlic and ginger until the onion has softened. Add the curry paste and cook for a few more minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, chickpeas and spinach, then cook over a low-medium heat for 10 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has thawed and the curry is warmed through.
• Turn the heat down, then stir in the paneer, lemon juice and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Serve with steamed basmati rice and a dollop of yogurt on top.

CHICKPEA AND PANEER CURRY

Steps:

• Drain chickpeas of liquid.
• Cube paneer (or Halloumi) in about half inch cubes.
• Chop onion and garlic.
• Heat one TB oil in a non stick skillet and fry paneer (or Halloumi) until browned and crispy.
• Transfer cheese to a plate.
• Mix all dry spices in a bowl.
• Heat the other TB oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds and let fry until they crack.
• Add onion and garlic and let fry until translucent.
• Add spices and let roast until fragrant (not too long, or they will burn).
• Add chickppeas and stir until they are covered with spices.
• Add cream of coconut milk.
• Add one or two TB of Brinjal Aubergine pickle (adds a special flavour). Dissolve.
• Let curry simmer until it's of creamy consistency.
• Add cheese cubes and let heat through again.
• Salt and pepper to taste (if you want to, you can add some vegetable broth as well).
• Enjoy with your favourite Indian condiments.

CAULIFLOWER, PANEER & PEA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large non-stick frying pan, add the paneer and fry gently until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the remaining oil and the cauliflower to the pan, and cook for 10 mins until browned. Add the onions, and a little more oil if needed, and cook for a further 5 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and curry paste, then pour in the passata and 250ml water, and season. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 18-20 mins or until the cauliflower is just tender.
• Add the frozen peas and crispy paneer to the pan and cook for a further 5 mins. Stir through most of the coriander and garnish with the rest. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread, raita or your favourite chutney.