Matar Paneer Recipe

Posted on November 9, 2010

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Serves: 4
Ingredients:

Frozen Green Peas 1 cup
Paneer 1/2 lb (approx 250 gms)
Onion 1 small
Tomatoes 3
Ginger 1 inch piece\1 tsp paste
Cornstarch 1 tbsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Chilly Powder 1 tsp
Coriander Powder 2 tsp
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala 1/4 tsp
Asafetida/Hing 1/4 tsp
Bay leaves 2
Cinnamon 1
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method:

Blend the tomatoes and ginger together to make a paste.
Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and keep aside.
Heat oil. Add asafetida, bay leaves, cinnamon and cumin seeds, sauté for a minute.
Add onion and sauté on medium high till slightly brown.
Add chilly powder, coriander powder and turmeric. Sauté for a minute.
Add the ginger-tomato paste and salt. Cover and cook on medium high for 5-6 mins.
Add  1/2 cup water. Add peas. Cover and cook on medium high for 5-6 mins.
Add Paneer. Cook covered for another 3-4 mins.
Add Garam Masala and corn starch. Cook for 2 mins.
Serve Hot

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