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# Paneer Capsicum Recipe
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| **Prep time** | 10 min |
| **Cook time** | 30 min |
| **Total time** | 40 min |
| **Serves** | 4 servings |
## Ingredients
### for spice mix:
* ½ tsp cumin / jeera
* 1 tsp coriander seeds
* ½ tsp pepper
* ½ tsp fennel / saunf
### for curry:
* 1 tbsp butter
* 15 cube paneer / cottage cheese
* 10 cube capsicum
* 1 tsp cumin / jeera
* 1 bay leaf / tej patta
* 4 cloves / lavang
* 1 inch cinnamon
* 3 pods cardamom / elachi
* 1 tsp kasuri methi
* 1 onion *(finely chopped)*
* 2 tbsp mint / pudina *(chopped)*
* 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
* 4 tbsp coriander leaves *(chopped)*
* ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
* ¾ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
* ¾ tsp salt
* 1 tomato *(finely chopped)*
* 2 tbsp curd / yogurt *(whisk)*
* 2 tbsp cashew paste
* 1 cup water
* 2 tbsp cream
* ¼ tsp garam masala
## Instructions
1. firstly in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter saute spices.
2. furthermore, add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 tbsp mint, 2 tbsp coriander leaves and saute well.
3. transfer the spice mix along with ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt.
4. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
5. now add 1 tomato and saute till they turn soft and mushy.
6. furthermore, add 2 tbsp curd and 2 tbsp cashew paste.
7. mix till the oil is released from masala paste.
8. add 1 cup water and adjust consistency.
9. now add fried paneer and capsicum, mix gently.
10. add cream, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
11. finally, serve paneer capsicum curry with roti / naan.
## Step-by-step
firstly in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and roast 15 cubes [paneer](/recipes/homemade-paneer-recipe-2-ways).
roast until the paneer turns golden brown. keep aside.
in the same butter, saute 10 cubes capsicum on medium flame.
once the blisters appear on capsicum, keep aside.
further, add 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf / tej patta, 1 inch cinnamon, 4 cloves, 3 pods cardamom and 1 tsp kasuri methi.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
furthermore, add 1 onion and saute until it turns golden brown.
additionally add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 tbsp mint, 2 tbsp coriander leaves and saute well.
prepare the spice mix by dry roasting ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp pepper and ½ tsp fennel.
blend to a coarse powder.
transfer the spice mix along with ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder and ¾ tsp salt.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 1 tomato and saute till they turn soft and mushy.
furthermore, add 2 tbsp [curd](/recipes/homemade-thick-curd-dahi-recipe) and 2 tbsp cashew paste. to prepare cashew paste, soak 5 cashews in 2 tbsp of hot water for 15 minutes and blend to smooth paste.
mix till the oil is released from masala paste.
add 1 cup water and adjust consistency.
now add fried paneer and capsicum, mix gently.
also, add cream and give a good mix.
cover and simmer for 5 minutes or till paneer absorb masala.
further add ¼ tsp [garam masala](/recipes/homemade-garam-masala-recipe) and 2 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.
finally, serve **paneer capsicum curry** with [roti](/recipes/tandoori-roti-recipe-toaster-roti-maker) / [naan](/recipes/butter-naan-homemade-naan-bread-recipe).
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, adding cream is optional. however, it helps to get the restaurant flavour.
* also, use freshly roasted and powdered spice mix for more flavour.
* additionally, cook tomatoes well, else the curry tastes tangy.
* finally, use moist and fresh [homemade paneer](/recipes/homemade-paneer-recipe-2-ways) to prepare **paneer capsicum curry**.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-capsicum-recipe-paneer-gravy/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-capsicum-recipe-paneer-gravy/)
