Mattar Paneer

MATTAR PANEER RECIPE

Ingredients:

1. 450gms /1lb shelled Mutter (green peas)
2. 250gms / 1/2lb Paneer How to make paneer
3. 2 medium onions (chopped)
4. 6 cloves garlic (crushed)
5. 1 tbsp grated ginger
6. 2 green chilies (chopped)
7. 250gms / 1/2 lb tomatoes (peeled and sliced)
8. Salt To Taste
9. 1cup curd / plain yogurt
10. 1 tsp turmeric powder
11. 1 tbsp coriander seeds
12. 4 bay leaves
13. 2 cups of water
14. 1/2 cup ghee/vegetable oil

To Garnish :

1. Garam masala powder
2. Chopped coriander leaves

Preparation:

• Make a paste by grinding together half the onions, the garlic, and coriander seeds.
• Heat the ghee in a frying pan and cut the paneer into 2.5-cm/1-inch cubes. Fry the paneer
  to a light brown and remove to drain on a plate.
• Add the remaining onion and the ginger to the ghee/oil in a pan and add the bay leaves
  and fry until the onion is golden brown.
• 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, tomato, and salt. Stir for 5-
  6 minutes over low heat.
• Pour in the water and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Serve the mater paneer sprinkled
  with garam masala and coriander.