Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Mattar Paneer

Ingredients:

Cashewnuts-5g
Chilli pdr-2tbsp
Coriander leaves-1/2 bunch
Coriander pwdr-1tbsp
Cream(optional)-30ml
Cumin seeds-1tbsp
Cumin pwdr-1tbsp
Ginger garlic paste-1tbsp
Green chillies(optional)-4
Kastoori methi pwdr-i tbsp
Oil-2tbsp
Onion-1 large
Paneer Indian cheese-225g
Peas-1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Tomatoes- 1 large
Turmeric- 1pinch
Whole garam masala
(cloves 4,bay leaf 1,cardamom 3,cinnamon 2,)

Method:
1. Fry cashewnuts, onions and tomatoes ginger/garlic ,turmeric.
2. Blend onion, ginger and garlic ,tomatoes cashewnuts together into a fine paste.
3. Heat oil in a sauce pan add cumin and masala paste, chilli powder, coriander and salt and continue to fry for another 2 min.
4. Add boiled peas and stir to mix with the spices. Add water and bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low flame for 5 min. Add kasturi methi powder.
5. Add fried paneer and simmer for 10 min more.Add cream and fresh coriander.Serve hot.

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