Vegetarian Food – Paneer Bhutuwa (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Paneer Cheese Cubes Curried with Mixed Vegetables)
INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. paneer cheese, diced (tofu can be used)
• 2 cups mushroom, sliced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups spinach, cleaned and torn into small pieces
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 5 dry whole red chilies
• 1/2 cup whole cream
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 5 tablespoons oil
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

DIRECTIONS

• In a non-stick sauté pan, heat two tablespoons of oil.
• Brown cheese cubes on all sides and reserve in a plate.
• In a large pot of boiling water, blanch vegetables, including cauliflower, mushroom and red bell pepper for a brief time.
• Remove immediately and place in ice bath.
• In the same sauté pan, add remaining three tablespoons oil.
• Add turmeric and dry red chilies and fry until the chilies turn dark, releasing an earthy flavor.
• Add chopped onions and stir constantly until lightly browned.
• Add garlic, ginger and curry powder and fry for a minute or so.
• Transfer the browned cheese cubes and vegetables and stir-fry for five minutes over low heat.
• Add tomatoes, cream, salt and pepper; mix well.
• Allow cooking for another five to eight, adding a bit of water if necessary.
• At last, add spinach to the cheese-vegetable mixture and gently fold in to wilt it down.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Serve with steamed rice.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com
Author: Tulsi Regmi