Mattar Paneer

Posted by : Pragya Bansal

Ingredients

• 2 cups Paneer (cubed)
• 2 cups Green Peas
• 3-4 Green chillies

For the gravy:

• 2 cups Onion, Chopped
• 1 tsp Garlic Cloves (ground with Onions), Peeled
• 1 tsp Ginger, Chopped
• 1/2 cup Tomato, Puree
• 1/4 cup Oil
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 ay leaves (Tej Patta)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric (Haldi)
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper, Powdered
• 1 tbsp Coriander (Dhania) Seeds, Powdered
• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (for Garnish), Chopped

Method / Process

• Blend the Onions, Garlic and Ginger to a paste.
• Heat Oil and add the Cumin Seeds and the Bay Leaves.
• Add Onion paste and saute till brown and fat separates.
• Add Tomatoes, Turmeric, Salt, Garam Masala, Red Pepper and the Coriander Powder, and stir-fry till fat separates.
• Add the Peas, Paneer and the Green Chillies and saute over high heat till glossy.
• Add two cups Water, bring to a boil.