Gobi Paneer

Gobhi (cauliflower) or Gobi is the prevalent Indian vegetable cooked on daily basis. Gobhi Paneer is the delicious combination of paneer and gobi in curry form.   

Preparation time: 30-45 minutes

Servings: 2-3 people

Category of dish: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes – 2 medium sized pureed
• Paneer  - 250 grams cubed
• Cauliflower-1 medium sized
• Onions – 2 large chopped
• Bay leaf (Tej Patta)– 1
•  Ginger-garlic paste – 2 teaspoon
• Green Chiili-1
• Coriander powder(Dhania) – 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves for garnish- chopped
• Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon
• Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)-1/4 teaspoon
• Clove (Laung)-2-3.
• Oil- 3 tablespoon
• Salt to taste

Method:

Take onions, green chilli, tomato and ginger-garlic paste and grind it in mixer to make its paste.

Cut the cauliflower in to small pieces.

Heat oil in pan and add cloves and bay leaf.fry it well.

Add chopped onion and ginger garlic paste (as prepared beforehand). Sauté till it turns brown.

Add Coriander, turmeric, pepper and chilli powder along with garam masala and salt to taste. Add water according to requirement.

Now add Gobi pieces to the cooked paste and mix it well with the spices.

Allow gobi to cook properly on medium flame. Stir the mixture in between.

Add paneer cubes to the above mixture. Paneer cubes can be fried beforehand or can be used raw.

Sprinkle green coriander leaves over the dish to decorate and serve it hot.

Nutritional value:

The dish comprises of various nutritional ingredient like Cottage cheese or paneer rich in calcium, vitamins and proteins. Cauliflower is also a good source of calcium, carbohydrates and vitamin C and K.