Chatakedar Paneer

As the name suggest, this dish is very hot and spicy. It is a nice, dry preparation. 

Ingredients:

400 gms paneer , cut into 25 mm (1”) cubes and deep-fried
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tbsp green chilli paste
1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 1/2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seed powder
1 tsp pav bhaji masala
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method:

Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the green chilli paste and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add the tomatoes, tomato puree , chilli powder, coriander seeds powder, pav bhaji masala, dried fenugreek leaves and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once in between.

Add the fried paneer cubes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes on a medium flame.

Remove from the flame, add the lemon juice and mix well. 

Serve hot.

** It can be eaten as a chat.