Help me remember an Indian side dish?

Question

I made it in grade school. It had cottage cheese (or something similar) and jalapeños in it.

~ sound familiar at all?

It was soooo good and I want some.

Answer 1

Chilly Paneer...........

Answer 2

its called chili cheese in punjab you put paneer(indian cheese) and jalepenos and its called chili cheese. wala.

Answer 3

KADAI PANEER (Wok Fried Paneer with Vegetables)

Ingredients:

8 ounces of paneer (cubed and pan fried)

2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely minced

2 small green thai bird chilies, cut lengthwise in half

1 large onion, thinly sliced

8-10 large white button mushrooms, halved

1 medium bell pepper (red or green), diced

2 roma tomatoes, chopped

1 tbsp turmeric

2 tbsp garam masala

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tsp red chili powder

½ cup roasted unsalted cashews

salt to taste

2-3 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)

juice of ½ a lime

freshly chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

METHOD:

In a wok or large skillet on medium high heat, add the oil and the onions. Stir until slightly browned and add the green chilies, ginger and garlic. Stir and add the turmeric, garam masala, ground cumin, red chili powder and salt. Stir for an additional 4-5 minutes and add the vegetables. Stir for 2-3 minutes, reduce the heat to low and add the cashews and fried paneer cubes. Garnish with freshly squeezed lime juice and chopped cilantro leaves. Serve with fragrant Basmati rice and hot chapathis or rotis.

Variations: feel free to add your favorite combination of vegetables such as carrots, peas, baby corn, zucchini…