Recipe Dum paneer mitti handi

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DUM PANEER MITTI HANDI
Cottage cheese steeped in a tangy yoghurt and mint curry, cooked in traditional "handi"
Preparation Time : 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time : 30-40 minutes
Servings : 4


INGREDIENTS
Cottage cheese (paneer), 1 inch cubes 400 grams

Oil 3 tablespoons

Bay leaves 2

Green cardamoms 3-4

Cloves 3-4

Cinnamon 1 inch stick

Ginger paste 1 1/2 teaspoons

Garlic paste 1 1/2 teaspoons

Green chilli paste 1 teaspoon

Browned onion paste 1/2 cup

Cumin powder 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder 2 tablespoons

Black peppercorns, crushed 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

Yogurt, whisked 1 cup

Fresh cream 1/2 cup

Saffron (kesar) a pinch

Green cardamoms, crushed 3-4

Garam masala powder 1 tablespoon

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 4 tablespoons

Fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons

Rose petals a few

Rose water 2 teaspoons

Whole wheat flour (atta) dough, to seal

METHOD
Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf, green cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and stir fry. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilli paste and mix well. Add browned onion paste and mix. Add a little water, mix and cook for two minutes. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, crushed peppercorns, salt and sauté for a minute. Add yogurt and mix well. Add paneer pieces to the gravy and cook on medium heat. Stir in fresh cream and mix. Add saffron. Transfer it to the mitti ki handi. Add crushed green cardamoms, garam masala powder, chopped coriander and mint leaves, rose petals, rose water and mix gently. Cover with the lid and seal the edges with atta dough. Place the handi in the preheated oven and cook at 180°C for ten to fifteen minutes. Break open the seal and serve hot.

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