RECIPES

1. Yellow Chili Paneer (Peeli Mirch Paneer)

A rich and slightly spicy paneer curry with a twist.

Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed

• 1 tbsp peeli mirch powder

• 2 onions, pureed

• 1 tomato, pureed

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1/2 cup fresh cream or malai

• Salt, oil, coriander

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion puree in oil until golden.

2. Add tomato puree, turmeric, salt, and peeli mirch powder.

3. Cook till oil separates, then add paneer cubes.

4. Stir in cream, simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with naan or rice.

2. Yellow Chili Chicken Masala

Smoky, restaurant-style chicken with a creamy texture.

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken (boneless or bone-in)

• 1 tbsp peeli mirch powder

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1/2 cup yogurt

• Salt, turmeric

• Whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom)

• 1/2 cup onion paste

• 1/4 cup cream

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, salt, turmeric, and peeli mirch powder.

2. In a pan, heat oil and whole spices. Add onion paste and sauté.

3. Add marinated chicken and cook till done.

4. Finish with cream and cook for 5 more minutes. Serve with rice or roti.

3. Peeli Mirch Tadka Dal

Give your regular dal a flavor boost!

Ingredients:

• Cooked toor/moong dal

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 2 dried red chilies

• 1/2 tsp peeli mirch powder

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• Curry leaves, hing, garlic

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee, temper with mustard, cumin, garlic, and hing.

2. Add curry leaves, red chilies, and peeli mirch powder.

3. Pour over hot dal and stir. It adds a bright color and warmth!