Soya Paneer Chole Pasanda

Recipe Introduction:
The preparation includes 3 different ingredients like Soyabean, Paneer & Chole (Chickpeas).
Firstly Soyabean is a high quality protein fiber, most important it is cholesterol free, even Soyabean intake prevent us against various cancer. Secondly Paneer is great source of calcium which is helpful in maintaining teeth & bones, it also helps to reduce back & joint problems. Third ingredient is Chole,  in English it is called as Chickpeas.The name came from French word 'chiche'. In Bengal it is called Kabuli Chola. Do you know readers, INDIA is the world leader in Chickpea production. Chickpeas are an excellent source of essential nutrients, iron, protein & dietary fiber. It's a very popular vegetarian food in Indian subcontinent. Chole/Chickpeas are used to make curries.
Today I will prepare a little bit spicy curry named by Soya Paneer Chole Pasanda which is popular as a Classic North Indian dish.

Soya Paneer Chole Pasanda

Preparation Time: 20 minutes                                       Serving:  5 to 6
Cooking Time: 30 minutes                                            Category: Veg

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiled Soyabean (Soya nuggets)
• 2 cup Chickpeas (Chole/Kabuli Chola) 
• 100 gm small size cubes Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
• 1 small bowl Tomato puree.
• 2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic paste
• 2 small size Onion paste
• 1 teaspoon Red chilly powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Whole Jeera)
• 4 tablespoons Curd
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
• Salt to Taste
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Coriander leaves for Garnishing

Method:

• Soak the Chickpeas over night in a bowl with 6 cup of water
• Drain the Chickpeas
• Pressure cook it until the Chickpeas gets soft
• Squeeze the Soya nuggets then roughly chopped it
• Shallow fry the Paneer cubes in a pan
• In a Kadhai Heat Oil & 1 tablespoon Ghee
• Add Cumin seed & Turmeric powder
• Then Add Ginger garlic paste. Stir & Fry
• Add Onion paste. Stir till the smell comes out
• Add Salt, Tomato puree, Red chilly powder. Fry the masala till oils comes out
• Add chopped Soya nuggets. Stir Fry with the masala for a minute
• Add Sugar, shallow fry Paneer cubes & 1 tablespoon Ghee. Cook with the masala for 2-3 minutes
• Add well beaten Curd & Mix it
• Add 1 cup of Water & cover the Kadhai with a lid
• Turn off the flame when gravy gets thick
• Finally Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve with Kulcha/Naan/Parotha or Puri (Luchi)

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