This yummy starter of cheese, peppers rich in tomato sauce will definitely give your taste buds a kick! Try this..
Ingredients•450g diced paneer
•1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
•1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
•2 tbsp Olive Oil
•1 Onion, finely chopped
•1 red pepper
•1 green pepper
•1 chilli finely chopped
•1/2 tsp Coriander seeds
•250ml passata
•1 cm piece of Ginger, finely chopped
Procedure Gently fry the paneer in a hot pan with the turmeric and cumin seeds, for 2-3 minutes until the paneer is golden-brown on both sides. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the onion, peppers, chilli and coriander seeds and lightly fry until the mixture becomes brown.
Stir in the passata, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onions and peppers are tender.
Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the paneer. Pour into a serving bowl and serve.
First Published: Monday, June 1, 2009, 20:51