Matar Paneer I

Description
Cottage cheese with green peas

Ingredients

 * 400 gms of paneer (cottage cheese), cut into 1-inch cubes and fried till lightly brown on all sides
 * 2 cups onions, finely chopped
 * 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
 * 1 cup frozen green peas
 * 2 – 3 green chillies, finely chopped
 * 1 tbsp tomato paste
 * 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
 * ½ tsp red chili powder
 * ¼ tsp turmeric powder
 * 1 tsp coriander powder
 * ½ tsp garam masala
 * tbsp cumin seeds
 * salt, to taste
 * 2 tbsp cooking oil
 * 2 cups of water es, chopped for garnish
 * ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves

Directions

 * 1) Add cumin seeds to warm oil and let it begin to sizzle. Add in onions and fry till they turn slightly brown.
 * 2) Add green chillies and tomatoes and cook till all the juices dry up and it forms a thick consistency.
 * 3) Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric and salt and cook till fragrant and all spices blend in nicely.
 * 4) Add water and let it come to a boil. Throw in paneer pieces and Peas, and cover cook for 10-15 minutes.
 * 5) Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
 * 6) Serve warm with rotis or naan.

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