Paneer Kalimirch

Paneer Kalimirch is a creamy white gravy based curry where Soft cottage cheese is cooked in a creamy black pepper sauce .

Did you know: Black pepper stimulates our taste buds by sending an alert to the stomach to increase hydrochloric acid secretion which is necessary for the digestion of proteins and other food components in the stomach. Choosing this ingredient to make a yummy and creamy Panner based dish is the wisest decision I took for lunch .

But I have a major confession to make here that I am not a paneer fan but have cooked numerous paneer based recipes as my sonshine @adarshdas cannot get enough of it .since he is away from home , Paneer consumption has reduced a lot , however certain dishes like this Paneer Kalimirch still finds a place in our menu because the beauty of paneer is its muted flavor which perfectly adopt the flavor of whatever spices it’s cooked with.

This dish is slightly hot from the black pepper which balances the sweetness and creaminess from the  cashews. Pair it with homemade warm rotis or naan to create a yummy wholesome meal.

PANEER KALIMIRCH

Ingredients

• 300 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into cubes
• 1 Tsp black peppercorns powder
• 1/4 tsp kasoori methi
• 3 tablespoon oil
• 150 gms onion,
• 40 gms cashewnuts
• 10 gms ginger
• 4 green chilies
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• grated almonds and fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Boil onion, cashew, ginger and green chilies for 5 – 6 minutes to soften the ingredients. Turn off the heat. Allow to cool and grind to a smooth paste.

Heat oil in a saucepan or kadhai over medium flame. Once the oil is hot enough, add the onion paste and stirring continuously till you see oil start separating from the masala.

Add black pepper, kasuri methi, and garam masalaand stir to combine. Cook for 10 – 20 seconds. Add milk. Stir to combine. Allow the milk to simmer for 3 – 5 minutes or till the gravy becomes a bit creamy .

Now add paneer cubes and salt to taste. Mix and Cook paneer kali mirch for 5 – 6 minutes. Serve hot with naan, paratha or rice.

This Paneer Kali Mirch

✔can be made vegan by substituting paneer with tofu, milk with almond milk.

✔easy to make and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.