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Mustard Paneer
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons of mustard oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground white mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 2 green chili, cut into 3
- 1 block or whole package of paneer, cut into 2 inch cubes
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugarInstructions
This is a typical bengali dish with a strong, musky, mustardy taste. Goes best with plain basmati rice.
1. Mix ground black and white mustard seeds and sesame seeds, adding mixture to the water - place this mixture on the side in a container
2. Heat oil in separate pan and add green chilis
3. Add mustard/water mixture and turn heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes
4. Add sugar
5. Add salt according to taste
6. Add coriander leaves
7. Add cubed paneer and cover pan with lid - cook for 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring occassionally
If the mixture is too strong in taste (too mustardy), simply add more water.
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