Mattar Paneer | मटर पनीर

Mattar Paneer

Ingredients:

Paneer (Cottage Cheese) - 250gms (Cut into 1" cubes)
Green Peas - 1 cup
Onions - 2
Ginger - 1" piece
Tomatoes - 3
Badi Elaichi (Black Cardamom) - 2
Cloves - 2
Dhania Powder (Coriander Powder) - 1 tsp
Cream or well beaten malai - ¹⁄4 cup
Curd - 1 tsp
Red Chilli powder -¹⁄2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - ¹⁄2 tsp
Oil - 4 tbsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp (chopped)

Method:

1. Deep fry Paneer to a golden brown colour
2. Grind onion, ginger, tomatoes, cloves and badi elaicli to a puree
3. Heat Oil
4. Add the Onion tomato puree
5. Cook till thick and dry
6. Slow down the fire and cook till oil separates
7. Add cream. Cook till oil separates again
8. Add dhania powder and red chilli powder
9. Add peas and cook for a minute.
10. Add enough water (1¹⁄2 cup) to get a thick gravy. Add Salt
11. Cook covered till peas are done
12. Add Paneer and garam masala powder
13. Cook on a low heat for 3-4 minutes till paneer gets soft
14. Serve sprinkled with beaten curd and coriander leaves