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 teaspoon	cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon	red chili powder
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
1 medium	potato, cubed
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
1 teaspoon	sugar
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	garam masala
2	green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, 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.