Paneer Capsicum Curry

21 Dec

Feeling blue? Liven it up with a bright red, green and white curry. The lovely concoction of colors and flavors in paneer capsicum curry is also surprisingly easy to put together.

Paneer capsicum curry goes very well with chapatis.

Capsicum Paneer Curry

You Need:

Fresh paneer – 250 grams, cubed
Onions – 2, coarsely chopped
Tomatoes – 4, chopped
Capsicum (bell pepper, green) – 1, chopped
Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
Red chili powder – to taste
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Nigella seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil – 1 teaspoon

Capsicum, Paneer, Spice Powders, Nigella Seeds

How To Make Paneer Capsicum Curry:

Heat the oil a non-stick pan. When the oil is hot, add nigella seeds and let them splutter for a couple of seconds.

Nigella Seed Tadka

Add chopped onions and saute till translucent.

Onions and Nigella Seeds, Frying

Add tomatoes, lower heat, add the dry spices with salt.

Tomatoes and Onions, with Spices

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, till the tomatoes become brown and mushy.

Onion and Tomato Masala

Tip in the chopped capsicum. Do NOT cover any more, if you do that the capsicum will not retain its green color.

Capsicum in Tomato Gravy

Cook uncovered for a couple of minutes.

Add paneer cubes.

Capsicum Curry with Paneer Cubes

Stir and cook uncovered for a further couple of minutes.

Paneer Green Capsicum Curry

Paneer capsicum curry is ready.

Paneer Bell Pepper Curry

Serve paneer capsicum curry hot with chapatis or parathas

Notes:

I didn’t use anything other than kalonji (nigella seeds) for the tadka as I wanted the kalonji taste to stand out. Kalonji and paneer make great companions.
The freshness of paneer is important. If you can make paneer at home, nothing like it!
Looking for more elaborate paneer recipes? Try paneer butter masala, or paneer bread roll for breakfast/snacks.
Like the flavor of kalonji in this recipe? Try other dishes that make the most of this spice: red capsicum curry, square parathas, baby potatoes in yogurt sauce.