Spicy Indian-Style Paneer Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
Paneer and bell peppers stir fried with various spices to create a quick, hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 green bell peppers cut into ½” x 2” strips
- 1 red bell pepper cut into ½” x 2” strips
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 12 oz paneer cut into ½” x 2” strips
- salt to taste
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp dry mango powder/amchur OR 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat the oil on medium-high heat in a kadai or rounded-bottom pan for 1-2 minutes. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 3-4 seconds. Then add the sliced bell peppers and stir fry for two minutes. Sprinkle the cumin powder, coriander powder, and chili powder and continue to stir-fry for another two minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan, and let the bell peppers cook for two more minutes. Bell peppers should be crisp and not overcooked.
- Add the paneer strips to the bell peppers along with salt, garam masala, and amchur powder (or lemon juice), and continue to stir-fry for one more minute. Turn the heat off, garnish kadai paneer with cilantro and serve warm with naan or roti.