MATAR PANEER

Matar Paneer is a classic Indian dish featuring soft paneer and vibrant peas simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato-based curry. A flavorful vegetarian delight that can be made just under 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• Paneer -200 g
• Matar/peas-1/2 cup
• onion -2 sliced +1/2 choped
• Tomato -3
• oil – 2tbsp + 2 tbsp
• cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
• ginger garlic paste -1/2 tsp
• salt- to taste
• Coriander powder – 3 tsp
• Kashmiri chili powder – 1 tbsp
• Garam masala -1/2 tsp
• Kasoori methi/dried fenugreek leaves -1/2 tsp
• Cream – 3tbsp

Method:

• To a heavy bottomed pan , add 2 tbsp of oil and saute 2 thinly sliced onions until golden brown
• Then Add sliced tomatoes and saute until it turns mushy
• Switch off the flame, let it cool off and blend it into a fine puree
• To a heavy bottomed pan, add oil and temper with cumin seeds.
• Add in ginger garlic paste and saute until raw flavor goes off.
• Then put in the chopped onion and saute for a while
• Pour in the blend puree , mix well .
• Put in salt, chili powder, coriander powder , garam masala and mix well .
• Cook until oil oozes on the side, then add crushed kasoori methi
• Add cooked peas /frozen peas, paneer mix well
• Pour in 11/2 cups of water , wait until it comes to a boil
• Once it starts boiling simmer and cook covered for 10 minutes
• After 10 minutes add fresh cream(optional) and switch off
• Yummy matar Paneer is ready to serve

SERVES 4