Step 1

Roughly chop half an onion and 2 tomatoes. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non stick pan. Add the onions and fry until lightly brown. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Remove, let cool and blend to a purée in blender.

Step 2

In the same pan heat 1 tbsp oil on medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sputter. Add the kashmiri red chillies and the finely sliced ginger and fry for 30-45 seconds.

Step 3

Add the turmeric powder followed by the onions, peppers, chilli powder, salt and two-thirds of the chopped green chillies and fry for 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the paneer and cook on a low heat for 5 minutes. Add the tomato purée, garam masala and sugar and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Then add the tomatoes (cut into strips) and toss. Stir in the vinegar and garnish with green chillies and coriander.