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Paalak Moong (Greens and Moong Bean Curry)
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • Greens (Spinach or other greens)
  • Onions - cut into large strips
  • Tomatoes
  • Moong dhal (split de-husked green gram)
  • Garlic-ginger paste
  • Madras curry paste (available in Indian groceries)
  • Green chillies (serrano peppers) - cut into thin strips
  • Cumin seeds
  • Garam masala
  • Oil
  • Cilantro (coriander leaves)
Directions:

PS: I don't indicate suggested portions here - you may wish to experiment with the the basic recipe and arrive at proportions that suit your taste.

1. Heat oil and lightly fry cumin, garlic-ginger paste and green chillies. Add onions and saute until onions turn light brown. Add garama masala and fry for a few minutes more.

2. Add to the above finely diced (or pureed) tomatoes and curry paste, and cook until you get a smooth gravy.

3. Pressure cook moong beans and greens, add to the gravy and cook for a short while.

4. Garnish with cumin seeds lightly sauteed in butter and a few sprigs of cilantro leaves.

This dish can be served with naan (roti/chappathi) or with rice.

Serves:

 

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Paneer Tikka Masala

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1. 5 tsp. lemon juice
2. 1 tsp. grated ginger
3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
4. 2 green chili, chopped
5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander
6. 1 tsp. chili powder
7. salt to taste
8. 250g paneer cut into cubes.
9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
10. 2 onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices
11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
12. 3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt
13. ½ cup milk.

For Garnishing:
Some chopped coriander.

Method:

1. Mix together lemon juice, ginger, garlic, green chili, half of the coriander, chili powder, salt, and paneer in a bowl .  Cover and leave to marinate for an hour.
2. Heat oil in a pan and cook onions for 3-4 minutes on low flame till transparent.  Add turmeric powder, yogurt, milk and the remaining coriander.  Stir for a few minutes till the sauce thickens.
3. Add the paneer mixture in the sauce and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame. Adjust the seasoning.
4. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander with your choice of Indian bread or rice.

 

 

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