Paneer Korma(Kuruma) | Cottage Cheese & Vegetable Curry | Chapathi Curry (Stepwise Pics)

Paneer kuruma,is a simple kuruma(korma) made with paneer and vegetables.This goes well with naan,chapathis and rotis.The dish is spicy with green chillies and is a very delectable one especially for a crowd.I have used homemade paneer but you can always use store brought paneer too(I personally don't like the texture & taste).Though homemade paneer has its own flavor and softness,I don't make paneer based curries often as it is a tedious task of making paneer at home and then preparing curry.If you rely on  store brought paneer then you can prepare this in a jiffy.I have the mixed veg kuruma similar to this posted in this space but there are strong variations too.Do give this a try if you like paneer based curries.

Ingredients
paneer 3/4 cup cubed
peas 3/4 cup
carrots 3 small or 3/4 cup cubed
sweet onion/yellow onion 1/2  cup fine chopped
ginger-garlic paste 2tsp
garam masala 1/2 tsp
cilantro(coriander leaves) chopped 2tbsp
oil 2 tbsp

to grind
coconut 1/2 cup grated
cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
cashews 5
green chillies 3

Method

(Read the recipe to make homemade paneer here.)

• (optional step)Heat  a tbsp oil in a pan and add the cubed paneer pieces.Fry it by turning all sides until slightly brown.Drain in a plate.
• Cook the peas and carrot with a little salt and 1/4 cup water until 3/4th cooked.
• In the same oil,add a tbsp more.Add in the onion and saute until translucent.Add in the ginger -garlic paste and saute until raw smell disappears.

• In the meantime,grind the ingredients listed to a smooth paste with water.Add this paste to the pan and saute until the raw smell of paste disappears(about 2 mins).Add the garam masala,mix well.
• Add in 1.5 cups of water,and toss the vegetables with paneer cubes.Simmer the heat and let it cook for 5-6 mins until the gravy thickens and the spices blend well with the vegetables and paneer.(don't increase heat to high as the coconut paste may curdle)Adjust salt if required.
• Finally,add cilantro chopped and switch off flame.

Servings ~ 4 adults

NOTES
* You can add more vegetables.
* The gravy is creamy off white in color like shahi kurma.
* If your garam masala has cumin,them onit adding cumin to the grinding ingredients.
* Adding 3 chillies paste yields a moderately spicy curry(don't judge by the color of the garvy).You can reduce or increase as per tolerance.
* Switch off flame at your desired level of sauce thickening.The sauce thickens even after cooling so switch off slightly before it reaches your desired consistency.
* I have used home made paneer,the recipe link to which is here.


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