Paneer Masala

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Paneer Masala
This gravy was outstandingly delicious, even if I do say so myself- I was toying with a couple of other titles for this one when my daughter in her inimitable style came up with the title I’ve gone with. The base gravy/curry/sauce (call it what you will) was made with yellow and orange bell peppers, habanero and green chilis – So the name is quite apt for the dish. While the tongue tingled and the flavors of the peppers danced on our tongues -the innate sweetness of the bell peppers and the flaming heat of the habanero, and their combined distinctive aromas, we enjoyed this with homemade garlic naan which too I shall be blogging about. This will be a sure fire hit in all home with a penchant for paneer dishes – guaranteed success, folks
You’ve got your veggies, your fat and protein and with a naan or rice, your carbs as well :)
peppy Paneer

Ingredients
1 block of paneer as sold in the Indian stores
1 each of the orange & yellow bell peppers
½ a habanero
½ a red onion (optional, but I used them)
2 ripe roma tomatoes
10-12 pieces of roasted Planters cashews
2 cloves of garlic (optional)
1tsp of turnmeric
A sprig of sage (about 2-4 leaves)
2 tsp of olive oil

Salt

Preparation
Chop your peppers and cube your paneer
Heat tsp of oil and throw in all the ingredients (except the paneer) and saute until veggies soften
Cool and grind into sauce
Use the 2nd tsp of oil to lightly fry the paneer cubes
Add the sauce over the paneer and simmer for a bit till the paneer soaks in the sauce.
Serve hot with naan or even with rice or pasta!
peppy paneer
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April 18, 2011

60 Comments

  1. Suman Singh on April 18, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Mmmm..looks so yummy and delicious!

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  2. Amritha Kalyani on April 18, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    very interesting dish. the bell peppers with habanero and paneer. must have been a great treat as you said. bookmarked already..

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  3. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal on April 18, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    wow, the gravy does look superb and I love the combinations going in there, specially habanero, never cooked with it before.

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  4. Sobha Shyam on April 18, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    A different recipe…very interesting..sure to give a try :)

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  5. Harini on April 18, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    looks colorful and interesting!

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  7. Suja Sugathan on April 18, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Delicious gravy,looks so inviting and tasty.

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  8. Pasta and Paratha on April 18, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    I have all the ingredients for this one other than cashew nuts, nothing can stop me from trying this recipe tomorrow ..so glad to follow your blog !

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  9. R on April 18, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    the name sounds apt with the addition of habanero :) luv the color and the recipe.

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  11. Paaka Shaale on April 18, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    What a lovely and a colourful dish priya!!! This is an awesome recipe!! I am book marking this :)

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  12. divya on April 18, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    yummy…… luks so delicious.. very tempting clicks!!! nver tried in dis way.. thx 4 sharing

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  13. Parsley Sage on April 18, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    Mmm…delcious! Can't wait to see the naan!

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  14. Swathi on April 18, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Peppy paneer looks awesome dleicious.

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  15. muppy on April 18, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    This sounds really delicious, I love that its made from the peppers. I really love paneer, and i have been unsuccessful in my naan attempts before so i'll have to give yours a try when you post it :)

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  18. julie on April 18, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    looks very delicious..very good gravy for chapatis or naan.

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  22. Priya (elaichii) on April 19, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Loved the name and all the good stuff in the gravy!

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  24. Jeannie on April 19, 2011 at 1:43 am

    Looks delicious! I love the spiciness appeal of this dish!

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  25. Pavani on April 19, 2011 at 1:44 am

    I'm sure "Peppy Paneer" had a kick to it. Love the name of the dish and the combination of ingredients. yumm.

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  28. yummychunklet on April 19, 2011 at 3:02 am

    This looks tasty. I just made some homemade paneer, and am excited to make different dishes with it!

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  30. MegSmith @ Cooking.In.College on April 19, 2011 at 3:23 am

    The only time I have ever had paneer was in a frozen lunch entree and I really liked it even in that so I KNOW I would love this. Now all I have to do is hunt some down.

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  31. Mary on April 19, 2011 at 3:57 am

    This really sounds delicious and it certainly is a healthy dish. I love your use of bell peppers in this recipe. They add a distinctive flavor to sauces where they are used. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

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  32. Trisha on April 19, 2011 at 4:10 am

    This looks yummy … i love the idea of spicing it up with some habanero. I love paneer!

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  33. Radhika on April 19, 2011 at 4:12 am

    Name is so rhyming. so yummy. Priya for the evening tiffin event the dish does not have to deep fried. it could be steamed or it could be a sweet.

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  34. Shanavi on April 19, 2011 at 4:15 am

    Ahh.. another fab dish from u..

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  35. jayasree on April 19, 2011 at 4:26 am

    Loved the ingredients that went in to the dish and looks easy to put together.

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  36. Vimitha Anand on April 19, 2011 at 4:26 am

    Wonderful and different sauce Priya… Would be yum for chapathis…

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  37. Suchi on April 19, 2011 at 4:41 am

    peppy paneer looks swell- good recipe priya!

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  38. Nandini on April 19, 2011 at 5:03 am

    Wow! Cute name! The side dish is very great!

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  39. Prathibha on April 19, 2011 at 5:42 am

    yummy curry..looks yumm

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  40. Pushpa on April 19, 2011 at 5:44 am

    Awesome combination of peppers,looks superb.

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  41. sangee vijay on April 19, 2011 at 5:52 am

    Wow….this is a yummy n delicious gravy…with new idea,looks so tempting n inviting…thank you so much for it lovely comments at my space…this is such a lovely blog with more recipes n new ideas…first time here…happy to follow you…keep watching for more interesting recipes from me:)

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  42. sangee vijay on April 19, 2011 at 5:52 am

    Wow….this is a yummy n delicious gravy…with new idea,looks so tempting n inviting…thank you so much for it lovely comments at my space…this is such a lovely blog with more recipes n new ideas…first time here…happy to follow you…keep watching for more interesting recipes from me:)

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  44. Raji on April 19, 2011 at 6:29 am

    This is wonderful Priya…paneer dunked in sauce with medley of vegetables sounds too good..yum yum.

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  45. Kamalika on April 19, 2011 at 7:14 am

    I love anything with Paneer…

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  46. Priya on April 19, 2011 at 7:22 am

    Slurp, mouthwatering here, wat an irresistible peppy paneer,simply inviting..

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  47. miri goes phishing! on April 19, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Hi Priya…i'm coming here for the first time…love some of the recipes you have here….:)…thank you for leaving me a comment…:)

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  48. Prathima Rao on April 19, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Delicious & creamy gravy!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  49. sojo on April 19, 2011 at 10:42 am

    thanks for sharing… one more to add to my collection of paneer recipes

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  50. PriyaVaasu on April 19, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Wonderful Color!!!! Delicious Curry!!!!

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  53. Cool Lassi(e) on April 19, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    The gravy looks insanely good! I can almost imagine the flavor burst of the multitude of peppers in sauce! Looks Yum! Happy to be running BM#4 with you~

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  54. Sharmilee! :) on April 19, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Wow this is such a nice dish..looks yumyum

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  55. Archana on April 19, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Please Priya I have just had my dinner and I am still drooling. Love the name and the pictures. Must make this soon.

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  58. Sensible Vegetarian on April 19, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    This looks super delectable and love it. But love the name even more.

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