Cottage Cheese (Paneer) combined deliciously with colorful bell peppers give a distinct flavor and color to the dish.

Serves: 4

Cooking time (approx.): 8 minutes

Style: North Indian Vegetarian

need:
400 grams cottage cheese (paneer) cut into thick long pieces
2 medium onion(s) thickly sliced and layers separated
1 each of green, red and yellow bell pepper(s) cut into thick strips
2 tomato(es) cut into thick long strips and pulp removed
2 green chilli(es) chopped
1 tablespoon(s) ginger juliennes
1 teaspoon(s) each of turmeric, hot spice mix (garam masala) and red chilli powders
1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons oil
salt to taste
finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

procedure:
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium level and toss in the cumin seeds. When they begin to crackle, add the ginger juliennes, chopped green chillies and the sliced onions. Saute for about 2 minute(s).
Add the turmeric and red chilli powders. Stir well and toss in the bell peppers. Mix well and cook on medium level for about 3 minutes.
Add the cottage cheese (paneer). Toss lightly. Add the salt and lemon juice. Then, cook on medium level for about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato strips and the hot spice mix (garam masala) and mix well.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

TIP:

As a variation, juliennes of carrot and green beans can be tossed in along with the bell peppers.

Serve hot with: Cumin Rice (Jeera Chawal), white rice or Indian bread (Roti).