Matar Paneer

Ingredients:

• Cottage Cheese (Paneer) - 100 gm (Cut in cubes and shallow fried)
• Green Peas - 1 Cup (Shallow Fried)
• 2-3 Tbsp Oil
• 1 Bay Leaf
• Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli Paste (1 Inch piece of Ginger,5-6 Cloves of Garlic,1 Green Chilli)
• 2 Medium Onions (Paste)
• 3 Medium Tomatoes (Puree)
• Dry Spices- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Degi Mirch. 1 Tbsp Coriander Powder, 1/2 tsp Garam masala, 1 tsp Sabji Masala, Salt to Taste
• 1 tbsp Curd + 2 tbsp Cream (Whisked together)
• Coriander Leaves - For Garnish

Method:

1. Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a wok and add 1 bay leaf in it.
2. Then add Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli Paste and fry for few minutes.
3. Now add Onion paste and fry for 2 minutes on high flame.
4. Then add Tomato Puree in it and fry for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add dry spices (Turmeric Powder, Degi Mirch, Coriander Powder and Garam Masala).
6. Mix well and saute for 2 minutes.
7. Now add mixture of Curd and Fresh Cream. Stir well and saute for 2 minutes.
8. Add chopped fresh coriander leaves and mix well. It will enhance the flavor.
9. Now add about 1-1/2 bowl water in it or as per your preference .
10. Then add salt to taste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
11. Now add shallow fried Green Peas and mix well.
12. Then add Sabji Masala and let it cook for few minutes.
13. Finally add Cottage Cheese Cubes in the gravy and let it cook for few minutes.
14. Matar Paneer is ready. Serve hot with Rice, Chapati or Naan