Veg Kadai

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 50 gpaneer, cubed
• 1 tspcoriander powder
• 1onion, chopped
• 1 tbspvegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 tbspginger-garlic paste
• 150 mltomato passata
• 200 gmixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower)
• 100 gbasmati rice (dry)

Method

1. Rinse the basmati rice and cook it in salted water according to the packet instructions, then set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and ginger-garlic paste, cooking until the onion softens and begins to brown.
4. Stir in the coriander powder, followed immediately by the tomato passata. Simmer until the sauce reduces into a thick paste.
5. Toss the mixed vegetables and paneer cubes into the pan, coating them fully in the thick sauce. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender but still retain a bite.
6. Serve the hot, spiced vegetable stir-fry alongside the fluffy basmati rice.