Bhuni Chana Dal With Paneer (Fried Bengal Gram With Cottage Cheese)

Bhuni Chana Dal With Paneer (Fried Bengal Gram With Cottage Cheese)


1. Grind ginger and garlic to a paste.

2. Hat oil in a pan.

3. Lightly brown the paneer pieces.

4. Remove them, drain excess oil by wiping them on a clean tissue paper and keep aside.

5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy bottom pan.

6. Add the whole chilli, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon and cardamom.

7. Stir for a few seconds.

8. Add onions and fry till golden brown.

9. Add the ginger garlic paste.

10. Stir for a few seconds.

11. Add turmeric and chilli powder, tomatoes and 1/4 cup water.

12. Cook till the tomatoes are pulpy and the oil shows separately, stirring occasionally.

13. Add the Bengal gram and salt.

14. Stir for 3 minutes.

15. Add the remaining water and stir.

16. Bring the mixture to a boil.

17. Lower heat, close the pan with a lid and then cook on slow flame till the dal is done.

18. Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

19. Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot.

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