cheesy capsicum gravy /shimla mirch paneer

cooking time : 20 minutes
preparation time : 15 minutes

ingredients :

cottage cheese ( paneer )           1/2 kg
salt to taste
onion                            1 finely chopped
capsicum green               1 cup chopped in cubes
garlic grated                    1 tsp
red chilly powder           1 tsp
pepper powder              1 tsp
turmeric powder              3/4 tsp
chopped tomatoes              2
green coriander             1/2 cup
garam masala                 1/2 tsp
oil                             5 tbsp
ketchup                                2 tbsp

method :  

• cut the cottage cheese/paneer in bite size pieces , and stir fry it in oil for 1 minute only . remove in a platter and set aside . 

• heat 3 tbsp oil in same pan add grated garlic and chopped onion and saute till onion get nice golden color , now add tomatoes , salt , red chilly powder , turmeric powder , pepper powder ,1/2 cup of water  cover and cook on slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes till oil comes out and tomato get fully cooked . 

• now add green capsicum fried cottage cheese ,ketchup and garama masala and again cover and cook on high flame for 4 minutes and slow flame on 7 minutes . 

• remove in a platter and garnish it with green chopped coriander serve with rice . 

note : you can add chicken in it if you like .