Curry with paneer and sweet pepper

The Indian word "paneer" refers to homemade cheese, or rather, pressed fresh cheese, which is cut into pieces, fried and often used as an ingredient in a dish. The curry is made with a classic array of spices, including the obligatory turmeric, as well as an Indian garam masala spice blend.

Ingredients

• Melted butter or vegetable oil - 4 tbsp. l.
• Paneer (homemade cheese), diced - 500 g
• Fresh ginger, peeled and chopped - 1 piece (10 cm)
• Red chili peppers, de-seeded and chopped - 3 pcs.
• Curry leaves dried, chopped - 2 tbsp. l.
• Cumin (jeera) seeds - 2 tsp
• A mixture of spices "garam masala" - 4 tsp.
• Turmeric - 2 tsp
• Sweet pepper, red, cut into strips - 8 pcs.
• Tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped - 8 pcs.
• Salt pepper
• Cilantro, finely chopped - 1 bunch

Directions

1. Heat half the oil in a large wide skillet. Fry the cheese pieces on all sides over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes until golden brown (turn often to prevent the cheese from burning). Remove with a slotted spoon from the pan.
2. Add to skillet and heat remaining oil. Add ginger, chili, curry leaves, cumin, garam masala and turmeric. Mix well, add bell pepper and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 more minutes. Put the fried cheese in the pan, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cilantro and serve curry with rice or Indian flatbread. Bon appetit!