Matar Paneer

How to make MATAR PANEER

MATAR PANEER

Ingredients:

450gms green peas boiled 
250gms Paneer (cut into cubes)
2 medium onions (chopped) 
6 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 green chilies (chopped)
250gms / 1/2 lb tomatoes (peeled and sliced)
Salt To Taste 
1cup curd / plain yogurt 
1 tsp turmeric powder 
1 tbsp coriander seeds 
4 bay leaves 
2 cups water 
1/2 cup ghee / vegetable oil 

To Garnish :
Garam masala powder 
Chopped coriander leaves

Preparation:

·         Heat the ghee in a frying pan and  Fry the paneer  to a light brown and remove to drain on a plate.(Frying is optional)

·         Make a paste by grinding together half the onions, the garlic and coriander seeds.

·         Add the remaining onion and the ginger to the ghee / oil in a pan and add the bay leaves (you may use other whole spices too)and fry until the onion is golden brown.now add tomatoes cook till ghee seperates.

·         Add the turmeric and the paste mixture and fry until the ghee starts to separate.

·         Add the paneer and mutter (peas) along with the yogurt, chili, and salt. (Instead of yogurt you may can use cream)

·         Cook on low flame for 7-10 min..

·         Pour in the water and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Serve the matar paneer sprinkled with garam masala and coriander.