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You can smoke the paneer with Heeng ( Asoeftida) before putting it into the gravy. You would see asoeftida smelling smoke coming out of the oil. Leave the cover on for 5 minutes, you can switch off the heat. The idea is to let the smoke mingle with the paneer cubes.

For the confit, at least 1 day before serving, place the olive oil, peppers, garlic, shallot, thyme, cayenne, and salt in a large saucepan over low heat. Cover the pan and bring to a simmer. Adjust the heat so the oil is at a slow simmer and cook, turning the peppers in the oil from time to time, until very soft, about 15 minutes. Let cool, cover, and refrigerate. For the calamari, heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking. Season the squid with salt, pepper, and cayenne.

After the whey has been completely drained, wrap the solid paneer in the cheesecloth and place on a large baking sheet. You will need to weigh this down; by using a heavy cast iron pan or skillet, a saucepan filled with water or even a foiled covered brick will work. Use your imagination and creativity. After 30 minutes, your paneer is ready to use. Carefully unwrap the paneer and cut into 1-inch cubes, pan fry in a little oil or ghee until golden brown on all sides. Drain well and add to your favorite paneer recipe.

In a pan roast together cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cardamoms and cashew nuts till they are aromatic. Fry the sliced onions on medium level till brown. Allow to cool. Grind together browned onions, roasted spices, green chilies and chopped ginger-garlic with a little water.In a pan bring to boil the water along with some salt. Place the cleaned cauliflowers in hot water for about 10 minute(s). Remove from water, wash well and wipe dry.

Okra is a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, as well as vitamin B6 and folic acid. Admittedly, frying it is not for the health-conscious, but at least the good stuff is still there. The way I like okra - and many other people - is breaded and fried.

Dry fry almonds, poppy seeds, coriander and 1 tsp of cumin seeds in a small pan, stirring frequently until the almonds start to turn golden. Set aside. Blend garlic and ginger with 3 fl oz of water in a food processor.Add remaining cumin seeds to remaining oil in pan and stir, adding chopped onion, and fry until the onions turn a light brown.

For relish, combine red sweet pepper strips, ripe olives, olive oil, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor bowl. Grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 14 to 18 minutes or until internal temperature of burgers reaches at least 160 degrees F with an instant-read thermometer, turning once halfway through cooking.

Steamed food & steamed bun (cont’d)Steamed food & steamed bun are usually served hot to customers. Hence, pathogens are covered in microbiological testing. Rice-roll, congee & rice dumpling (cont’d)Preparation of rice-roll involves multiple manual handling steps.

Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Into a lightly oiled baking pan, large enough to hold chicken breasts, arrange mushrooms gill side down. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes, until the breasts are golden brown. Cook until breasts are completely done and springy to the finger, about 15 minutes more.

Place a small skillet over medium heat and add the almonds. Stir frequently and cook until you start to smell them, about 3-4 minutes. While the water is close to coming to a boil, heat EVOO in large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil ripples, add shrimp and cook for about 1 minute. Add peppers, scallions and garlic, and cook about 3 minutes more.