Spiced Cottage Cheese Dish

Cut the paneer into medium-sized cubes. Slice one onion into large pieces and separate the layers. Chop the bell peppers and combine them with the onion layers. Finely chop the other onion.

Warm a frying pan or kadhai over medium heat and add one tablespoon of oil. Place the paneer cubes in the pan and shallow fry until they turn golden. Remove them and place in hot water.

In the same pan, pour one tablespoon of oil. Once heated, add cumin seeds. Then, add the finely chopped onions and saute for 3 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and saute for another minute.

Add the tomato puree, ground coriander, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the onion layers and bell peppers. Stir well and saute on high heat for 2 minutes.

Pour in one cup of water and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Add the fried paneer cubes. Mix everything well and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Turn up the heat to let the moisture evaporate. Garnish with cilantro and garam masala. Mix well and serve hot.