Cuisine : Mixed Vegetable Paneer Curry (Niramish Sabji Paneer)- How to make

 

Introduction:
Mixed Vegetable Paneer Curry, or Niramish Sabji Paneer, is a wholesome, Bengali-style vegetarian dish that brings together seasonal vegetables and soft paneer in a lightly spiced, no-onion-no-garlic gravy. It's flavored with whole spices and cooked gently to preserve the natural taste and texture of the ingredients. Perfect for puja days, family dinners, or as a comforting weekend meal.

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Ingredients:

• Paneer – 200 grams
• Broccoli – 1 head, cut into florets
• Cauliflower – ½ head, cut into florets
• Capsicum – 1, chopped
• Carrots – 4, sliced
• Potatoes – 2, chopped
• Tomato – 1, chopped
• Ginger paste – 5 tablespoons
• Green chillies – as per taste
• Cumin paste – 2 teaspoons
• Turmeric powder – 2 teaspoons
• Bay leaves – 2
• Kashmiri red chilli powder – ½ teaspoon
• White oil – ½ cup
• Garam masala powder – 1 teaspoon
• Salt and sugar – to taste

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Method:

1. Heat oil in a large pan and add bay leaves for tempering.
2. Add all the chopped vegetables with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Stir-fry them gently until they are half-cooked.
3. Add paneer cubes along with a little salt and Kashmiri red chilli powder. Fry everything together for a few minutes.
4. Now add ginger paste, green chillies, and cumin paste. Sauté the mixture well until the spices are cooked and aromatic.
5. Pour in 1½ cups of water, cover, and let it simmer until the vegetables are fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
6. Once done, sprinkle garam masala, give it a gentle stir, and remove from heat.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve hot with steamed rice, chapati, or puri for a nutritious and flavorful vegetarian meal.