Serves: 4
Total Calories: 1,357

1/2 teaspoon Chaat Masala or store-bought
8 ounces (1 recipe) Paneer Cheese or store-bought
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup drained brine-packed capers (with 1 tablespoon brine reserved)
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper or orange bell pepper
1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger
1 to 3 fresh green chili pepper, such as serrano, minced with seeds

1. Prepare the masala. Prepare the paneer cheese then cut it into 10 to 12 large pieces, each about 1/2-inch thick. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.

2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and quickly sear the paneer cheese pieces until golden, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm.

3. Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts bubbling. Add the capers, bell pepper, ginger, and green chili pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved brine and bring to a quick boil. Then drizzle everything over the paneer pieces, garnish with chaat masala, and serve.

From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 1,357
Calories from Fat: 428

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