Thursday, June 10, 2010

Pasta With Paneer!

PANEER PASTA
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 15minsServes: 2Pasta
Preparation:
Pasta should always be cooked in large pan containing plenty of fast boiling water.
(½ liter water per 100g of Pasta).
1. Add ½ tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of oil to the pan when the water is boiling.
2. Once the water has reached a fast boil, add the PASTA. Stir continuously to separate it.
3. Leave the pan uncovered and stir the PASTA occasionally. PASTA will be cooked in 10 – 12 minutes.
4. Drain the PASTA as soon as it is cooked.

PASTA SAUCE RECIPE Ingredients:
100g boiled PASTA, 50g Paneer, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped capsicum, 2 chopped tomatoes; 1 tsp finely chopped green chilies, ½ tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic paste, 2tbsp grated cheese, 1 ½ tbsp butter and salt to taste.

Method:
1. Heat the butter and fry the onion for 1 min.
2. Add the capsicum, tomatoes, green chilies and fry again for 1 min.
3. Take another pan and heat with 1tbsp oil and fry the paneer cubes till they turn in to golden yellow color.
4. Add the Pasta to above mixture.
5. Add cheese and salt. Mix well .
6. Serve hot :-)