Tamil Nadu Style Paneer Kurma Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Tamil Nadu Style Paneer Kurma Recipe, into a blender, add the coconut, poppy seeds and ginger

Step 2: Add very little water and blend to make a smooth paste

Step 3: Once blended, transfer to a small bowl and keep aside

Step 4: Heat a tablespoon of oil in heavy bottomed pan; add all the whole spice like, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, fennel seeds and clove and allow it to sizzle for few seconds

Step 5: Once that is done add chopped onions and saute for a couple of minutes until the onions are tender and the raw smell goes away

Step 6: Add chopped tomatoes and saute until it softens up

Step 7: Once the tomatoes are softened, add all the spice powders

Step 8: Saute until the aromas comes out and the masala is well cooked

Step 9: Add ground coconut paste and mix into the tomato mixture

Step 10: Sprinkle salt and add 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil

Step 11: Slowly drop in the cubed paneer and boil the kurma gravy for another 15 minutes and switch off the heat

Step 12: Serve hot by sprinkling some chopped coriander leave on top

Step 13: Serve the Tamil Nadu Style Paneer Kurma Recipe along with whole wheat parotta and Vazhakkai Varuval by the side to enjoy your week day lunch