Matar Paneer

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• For the gravy:
• 2 Cups paneer (cubed, deep fried to a light brown)
• 2 cups green peas (shelled)
• 3 -4 Green chillies (slit a little)
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic cloves (ground with onions), peeled
• 1 tsp ginger, chopped
• 1 /2 cup tomato, grated
• 1 /4 cup oil
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 Bay 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

Preparation

Step 1

1.Blend the onions, garlic and ginger to a paste.
2.Heat oil and add the cumin seeds and the bay leaves.
3.Add onion paste and saute till brown and fat separates.
4.Add tomatoes, turmeric, salt, garam masala, red pepper and the coriander powder, and stir-fry till fat separates.
5.Add the peas, paneer and the green chillies and saute over high heat till glossy.
6.Add two cups water, bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
7.Serve hot, garnished with the coriander leaves. Omit the chillies if you so desire.