Fresh Cheese in Saffron Sauce

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 375 g/12 oz panir or 1 block ricotta cheese
* 2 tablespoons ghee
* 2 tablespoons oil
* 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
* 500 g/1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
* 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 teaspoon chilli powder
* 3 whole cloves
* 3 cardamom pods, bruised
* 1 teaspoon Sugar or to taste
* 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
== Directions ==
# Cut panir in slices about 1 cm (1/2 in) thick and cut each slice in half to make serving-sized pieces.
# Fry in half of the ghee and oil until golden. Put on a plate and set aside.
# If using ricotta cheese (it must be in a block, not in a tub) it should be baked to make it firm as panir.
# Cut block into 3 or 4 thick slices.
# Place on a baking tray lined with non-stick paper and bake in a moderate oven for 30–35 minutes until slices are golden.
# Heat remaining oil and ghee in a saucepan. Fry Onion until golden brown.
# Add tomatoes, spices, salt and Sugar and simmer until gravy is thick.
# Add the slices of Cheese and allow them to simmer in the gravy.
# Toast saffron in a dry pan over low heat for about 1 minute.
# Crush with the back of a spoon and dissolve in a tablespoon of hot water.
# Stir in about 5 minutes before end of cooking.
Category:Cambodian Recipes
Category:Cambodian Appetizers
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