Daawat Newsletter      Nov 04, 2002      Issue # 74

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Ingredients:

250 gm paneer
1/2 kg tomatoes
1 tsp red pepper powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp roasted jeera (cumin) powder
1 tsp curry powder
3 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ginger, julienne
1 tsp green chili, julienne
2 tsp coriander leaves, chopped
100 gm cream

Shahi Paneer Kurma
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An Indian spicy and delicious vegetarian gravy dish made with paneer, tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, curry powder and cream.

Method:
  1. Cut tomatoes in halves and pressure-cook it without adding water. Cool, churn and strain in a soup strainer.
  2. Reheat puree, add all the spices and ingredients, except cream and paneer. Cook till the mixture becomes thick.
  3. Add cream and paneer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and serve hot.
    Serves: 6
    Preparation time: 20-25 minutes

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Tip of the week

Cooking:

To keep the green color of peas bright, put in boiling water and boil on high till done. Drain, pour very cold water over them, drain again. Use as required.
Health:
Eat a raw vegetable as a snack at least once this week. Good choices include sliced zucchini, pepper strips, tomato slices or cherry tomatoes, carrots or mushrooms.

Cookery term
Aerate:

A synonym for sift; to pass ingredients through a fine-mesh device to break up large pieces and to incorporate air into the ingredients to make them lighter.