Chanar Dalna

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Paneer , homemade or store-bought
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , paste
	1/2 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1/2 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	2 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 medium	Potato , cubed
	1 cup	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 teaspoon	Sugar
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Cut the paneer into cubes and lightly fry them in 1 tablespoon of mustard oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. 2 In the same pan, add the remaining mustard oil and heat it. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add ginger paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and the oil starts to separate.
5. 5 Add cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. 6 Add the cubed potatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Pour in 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Cover and let it simmer until the potatoes are cooked.
8. 8 Add the fried paneer cubes and sugar. Mix gently and cook for another 5 minutes.
9. 9 Add ghee, garam masala, and slit green chilies. Stir well and cook for another minute.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.