This is a simple and easy recipe and the ingredients are locally available here. It doesn’t need much cooking but the flavours do depend on the amount of time you marinade it.

For a delicious Chilli Paneer you will need:

• 250 gms Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
• 1 cup yoghurt
• 1 small white onion, sliced long
• 1 medium tomato, cubed
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed ginger
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 5 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• Couple of dashes of dark soy sauce
• Chopped corriander
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder (or to taste)
• 1 level teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil.

Method:

Cube the Paneer and then add all the ingredients in a non stick pan and mix well. Allow to marinade for at least an hour (or more if time permits) then just cook gently on a medium heat for about 10 minutes. Serve with a hot buttered naan and salad.