Mattar Paneer - Indian Peas With Paneer Cheese

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups paneer cheese, cubes
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil or 5 tablespoons ghee
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 cup diced tomato, with juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Recipe

• 1 heat 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet and saute the paneer in batches (add more oil if necessary), until lightly browned, and drain on paper toweling.
• 2 in a large pan, heat the 3 tbsp oil or ghee and cook the onion, ginger and garlic until the onion is tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• 3 add the coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook until the spices become fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
• 4 add the tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• 5 add the paneer, water, and peas and bring to a boil.
• 6 reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce is thick and smooth.
• 7 garnish with cilantro before serving.