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Cauliflower Paneer Masala



Cauliflower Paneer Masala

Today's recipe is a creamy rich paneer cauliflower curry which is a good accompaniment with pulao,chapathi or naan.You can vary vegetables depending on availability or add more vegetables of your choice.
 

Ingredients
Paneer- 2 cups (cubed)
Cauliflower- small sized one
Tomatoes- 2 medium
Onions- 1 chopped
Ginger and garlic paste- 11/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder- a pinch
Kasoori methi powder- a pinch
Cream- 1/3 cup
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Make a fine puree of tomatoes and keep aside.
Lightly fry paneer adding one tsp of oil in a pan. Fry till all sides become golden brown (this step is optional)
Finely mince onions using a kitchen chopper.
Heat one tsp of oil and add onion and after sauteing for two minutes add ginger garlic paste. Saute till it changes color and add tomato puree and cook till raw flavor disappears and oil separates.
Add chilly powder,cumin powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well.
Add cauliflower florets and sprinkle a little water. Cover and cook till it is almost done.
Now add paneer ,garam masala,cardamon powder and kasoori methi powder. Add 1/2 cup of water or adjust consistency according to your preference. Simmer for another two to three minutes and finally add cream and sugar and chopped coriander . Serve with chapatis or naan.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy!

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  1. divyagcpFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Love both cauliflower and paneer.. The dish looks so rich and delicious..:)

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  2. Sanoli GhoshFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Very delicious curry, love paneer as well as cauliflower. Perfectly made Suja.

    today's recipe:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/02/enchorer-dalna-curried-green-jackfruit.html

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  3. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Healthy and delicious looking curry

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  4. NishaFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Never tried this combo. Sounds delicious

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  5. saraniskitchenFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    curry looks delicious...Never tried this combo...

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  6. pepper bowlFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    love the combo! very interesting! the clicks are inviting and too tempting!!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    always a mouthwatering combo.. love this :)

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  8. Sahasra RecipesFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Yummy combo and inviting.

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  9. VrindaFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Never tried this combo,sounds n looks yummm...

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  10. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Wow this combo is very new to me...must be tasty:)

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  11. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Interesting combination looks superb chechi

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  12. SwathiFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Cauliflower paneer curry looks adipoli and creamy Suja.

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  13. JulieFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Very rich & delicious combo,looks divine :)

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  14. Amina CreationsFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    delicious and flavourful recipe... yummy!!

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  15. Vimitha DuraiFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Nice combo... Looks yum

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  16. Indian KhanaFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Nice combo and looks yum

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  17. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Never used paneer with gobi. Looks like it is a perfect combo for roti.

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  18. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Suja, this combo rocks...looks so rich and creamy...

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  19. Saraswathi GaneshanFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Tempting and interesting combo..Love it..

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  20. MélangeFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Prefer this exotic curry to be with Chapathi..Truly yummy and creamy..and why I haven't thought of such a combo so far ? Will try Suja.

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  21. Kaveri VenkateshFebruary 13, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    A very different combination..never cooking paneer and cauliflower...looks delicious

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  22. ShanthiFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    i never tried this combination in my life..good one...

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  23. lubnakarim06February 13, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    That's an new combo to me...looks yum...

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  24. Vineetha SushFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    That a delicious combination..perfect with chapathies :)

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  25. Vidya ChandrahasFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Yummy and flavorful paneer masala

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  26. HemaFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Delicious, would taste great with naan or rotis..

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  27. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    recently started following you... Your photos are stunning and make me drool!! Love them! :)

    Food-O-Mania!

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  28. Divya AFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Looks so creamy and yummilicious :) Yum!!! Nice delectable click :)

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  29. SuhainaFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    wow..never tried this combo before. looks yumm.

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  30. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)February 15, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Wonderful combination, looks creamy & yummy!

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  31. ShabbuFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Delicious and creamy masala..yummy..

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  32. Vikis KitchenFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Very nice masala dear. Looks delicious!

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