Paneer Jalfrazie

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds paneer , cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 onions , roughly chopped
• 2 greens bell peppers , cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoons ground fennel seed
• 2 tomatoes , pureed
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• salt to taste
• 0.5 cups water
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the paneer in the hot oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the paneer to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving the oil in the skillet.

2. 2

   Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Fry the onions, bell peppers, ginger, and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are browned, about 5 minutes. Season with the garam masala, turmeric, and fennel; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir the tomatoes, ketchup, and salt into the mixture; continue cooking until the tomatoes are tender and the oil separates from the gravy. Pour the water into the skillet and stir. Return the paneer to the skillet; raise heat to high and cook until the gravy is thick, about 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.