Cauliflower Paneer stir fry (Gobi paneer)

 

I love Cauliflower and my standard dish with it is the Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower with potatoes). But once in a while I do get quite lazy about cooking and just can't get myself to even peel a potato. Paneer really comes in handy for those lazy days.

INGREDIENTS:

1 packet of Paneer diced into 1" long slices

1 Cauliflower cut into small florets

1 tomato cut into cubes

3-4 dried red chillies

Few pinches of asafoetida powder

1/4 -1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp cumin powder

1/4 -1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp - coriander powder

1/4 tsp chilli powder

1/4 tsp garam masala powder

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Oil

Salt to taste

PREPARATION:

Heat a shallow pan on a medium fire. Add 3-4 tsp of oil to the pan. When hot, add the cumin seeds, red chillies, and asafoetida powder. Add the Cauliflower florets, tomatoes,  and  few pinches of salt. Close this with a lid and allow it cook  for few minutes. Reduce the heat if necessary. 

Once the cauliflower is half cooked, add the spice powders (cumin, coriander, garam masala, and chilli powder) and the lemon juice. Mix them well and check the salt content. Close the lid and let it cook for a couple of minutes.  Do not add any water. If necessary, add 2 tsps of oil. Stir it slowly and do not break the florets. 
Once the oil separates and the tomatoes are cooked, add the diced paneer. Paneer needs very little time to cook. Give it  a quick stir and let it cook for a minute or so. Take it off from the heat and add the chopped fresh coriander leaves and leave the lid on. Serve this with some bread / Roti's.