Mutter Paneer

We love paneer and this is one of the many ways we enjoy it. The combination of peas, tomatoes and paneer gives this dish a subtle sweetness which enhances the taste of this flavored dish.

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Serves : 3

Ingredients :

100 gms paneer cut into cubes

1 cup fresh or frozen green peas

1 medium onion finely chopped

2 tbsp tomato puree or tomato paste

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 green chilli finely chopped

2 tsp cashew nut powder or paste

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp tava fry masala (optional)

1 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

salt to taste

coriander leaves for garnish

oil

Method :

• Heat some oil in a pan. Then add the onions and fry nicely till golden brown
• Then add the tomato puree or paste and fry nicely.
• To this add the spices (turmeric pwd, red chilli pwd, tava fry masala, coriander pwd, cumin pwd, garam masala pwd) and stir nicely.
• Then add the cashew nut powder and fry well.
• Then add the peas and some water to it and allow it to cook.
• When the peas are half cooked, add the paneer cubes and cover and cook for 5 minutes
• Garnish with coriander leaves
• Serve hot with chapatis or parathas.