Paneer Bhutuwa

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Paneer cheese cubes curried with mixed vegetables, nepali style

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Steps

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In a non-stick saut pan , heat two tablespoons of oil.

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Brown cheese cubes on all sides and reserve in a plate.

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In a large pot of boiling water , blanch vegetables , including cauliflower , mushroom and red bell pepper for a brief time.

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Remove immediately and place in ice bath.

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In the same saut pan , add remaining three tablespoons oil.

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Add turmeric and dry red chilies and fry until the chilies turn dark , releasing an earthy flavor.

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Add chopped onions and stir constantly until lightly browned.

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Add garlic , ginger and curry powder and fry for a minute or so.

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Transfer the browned cheese cubes and vegetables and stir-fry for five minutes over low heat.

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Add tomatoes , cream , salt and pepper.

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Mix well.

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Allow cooking for another five to eight , adding a bit of water if necessary.

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At last , add spinach to the cheese-vegetable mixture and gently fold in to wilt it down.

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Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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Serve with steamed rice.

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Ingredients

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paneer cheese, mushrooms, red bell pepper, spinach, onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, dried red chilies, cream, turmeric, curry powder, oil, salt and pepper, cilantro