Hi friends,

I am Jyoti from India. I am happy to participate for the entry to the SLC S-33 W-2 contest: https://steemit.com/steem-for-pakistan/@suboohi/steemit-challenge-season-33-from-my-kitchen-to-your-plate-week-2-my-city-my-tast organised by @suboohi

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1-Prepare recipe- Paneer Masala

INGREDIENTS

💚 Paneer 💚 Oil 💚 Capsicum 💚 Turmeric powder 💚 paneer masala powder 💚 Salt 💚Onion 💚 Tomato 💚 Coriander leaves 💚 Curryleaves

Step1 :

First, I peeled and washed two onions, chopped them into small pieces, and put them into a pan.

Step 2 :

Then, I washed three tomatoes, chopped them into small pieces, added them to the pan, and sautéed both with oil and salt.

Step 3 :

After sautéing them well, I transferred them to a mixer-grinder jar, ground them into a smooth paste, and set it aside.

Step 4 :

I took a capsicum, washed it thoroughly, and cut it into small pieces;

Step 5 :

I then sautéed them in a pan with a little oil. Similarly, I took some paneer, cut it into small cubes, added them to the pan, and sautéed everything well.

Step 6 :

I heated three teaspoons of oil in a pan and tempered it with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and a clove.

Step 7 :

Then, I added chopped onions and sautéed them. After that, I added tomato sauce, soy sauce, and Shahi Paneer masala, and sautéed the mixture well.

Step 8 :

I then added the ground tomato-onion paste and the ginger-garlic paste, mixed everything well, and cooked the mixture until it came to a boil.

Step 9 :

After that, we add the sautéed paneer and capsicum pieces to it and mix well.

Step 10 :

I finely chopped the coriander leaves, added them to the mixture, gave it a quick stir, and covered it with lif and let it cook for 10 minutes in low flame.

Now, the delicious and lucious Paneer Masala is ready.

Popular City Taste?

Our state is agrarian, with agriculture serving as the primary occupation; consequently, livestock rearing—which is closely linked to farming—is also a major activity here. As a result, dairy products are widely available, and it is common practice to use them in cooking. Among these, paneer (Indian cottage cheese) is particularly renowned. Many dishes are prepared using paneer, and Paneer Masala stands out as a local favorite, featuring prominently on the menus of restaurants in the area.

Share the Cultural importance of the food belongs to a city

In India, paneer-based dishes enhance the quality of vegetarian feasts at celebrations, offering a delicious option that appeals to everyone while also boosting nutritional value.

Vegetarian Feast: It serves as a premier and luxurious dish for vegetarians at weddings and festive occasions.

Versatile Flavors: It is ideal for preparing a wide range of gravies and snacks, such as Paneer Pakoda Paneer Tikka and Shahi Paneer.

Final Presentation

After cooking the Paneer Masala, I prepared chapatis to serve with it to my family; here, I am showing how I arranged and presented the dish.

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@zory23 ,

@masfika to take part in this contest.