Multilayer Masala Cheese

Paneer (cottage cheese) 250 gms

Green filling:

Coriander 1 bunch
Green chillies 2 nos
Onion 1 no
Dried mango powder(amchoor) 1/2 tsp
Salt To taste

Dry masala filling:

Salt 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1/4 tsp
Dried mango pd. 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp

Tomato filling:

Tomatoes chopped 1-2
Garlic chopped 3-4 cloves
Ginger chopped 3/4" piece
Salt 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/4 tsp

For the gravy:

Onions 2 nos
Garlic 3 flakes
Ginger grated 1 tsp
Tomatoes-blanched(skin removed) 2 nos
and chopped
Curd beaten 2-3 tbsp
Salt To taste
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Oil 3 tbsp

Garnishing:

few boiled peas

Method

1. For the green filling: Grind all ingredients together to a thick paste.
2. For dry masala filling: Mix all powders and keep aside.
3. For Tomato filling: Blend tomato, garlic and ginger in a mixer.
4. Add salt and garam masala and cook for few minutes till thick. Keep stirring while cooking.
5. For the gravy:Grind onions, ginger and garlic together to a paste.
6. Heat oil. Add onion paste.
7. Fry till brown. Add turmeric powder and chilli powder. Cook for 1/2 minute.
8. Add tomatoes. Cook till oil separates.
9. Add beaten curd. Cook till oil separates and the masala turns red again.
10. Add enough water to get a thick gravy.
11. Add salt and garam masala. Boil for 2-3 minutes.
12. To Assemble: Cut paneer into eight 1/4" thin slices.
13. In an oven proof dish arrange two pieces joining each other.
14. Spread green filling.
15. Put the third and fourth paneer pieces over the first and second pieces.
16. Sprinkle dry masala over the paneer.
17. Cover it with fifth and sixth paneer pieces.
18. Spread tomato filling.
19. Cover with seventh and eighth pieces of paneer.
20. Top with gravy and boiled peas.
21. Heat for 10-15 minutes in an oven before serving.