Chena tarkari(ଛେନା ତରକାରୀ)(soft/crumbled paneer curry).....

Now i m in chennai...its very difficult to get chena(crumbled paneer) in market.usually i prepare chena in my home...its very easy process...anyone can prepare...
3 easy step to follow to get homemade chena @ home....
1st boil milk,then add some lemon juice/curd,leave it 1 hour,then again boil it,when milk curdles switch off the flame & strain the paneer.

INGREDIENTS:

• Crumbled paneer-200gm.
• Maida-2 tsp.
• Mixed paste(1-large onion,8-garlic cloves,1 piece of ginger,3-red chili)-4 tsp.
• Turmeric powder-1 tsp.
• Chili powder-1 tsp.
• Kasturi methi-1 tsp.
• Garam masala-1 tsp.
• Sliced tomato-1.
• Cinnamon-2 small stick.
• cardamom-2.
• bay leaves-2.
• Sugar-1/4 tsp.
• Oil for deep frying.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

Chena tarkari

• Take a bowl,add paneer,maida & salt.mix it properly & make small balls.
• Heat oil in pan & deep fry the balls till golden brown in color, don't over fry it ,keep aside.
• Heat oil in another pan,add sugar(for nice color)cinnamon,cardamom & bay leaves.
• Add mixed paste & saute it for 3 min,add turmeric powder,chili powder,Kasturi methi,sliced tomato & stir it till the raw smell of mixed paste go.
• Add 2 cup of water & let the gravy boil for 5-10 min..
• Add fried balls in this gravy,boiled it for 2 min & sprinkle some garam masala over it.
• "Chena tarkari" is ready to serve .Serve it with steamed rice/roti.