Mattar Paneer (Version 1)

I usually make Matar Paneer in 3 ways. This one is my daughter's favorite. I always use Indian Peas (frozen) for this. The ones we get here are too sweet and do not abosrb the spices. you get this at the Indian Store

You Need

1 Packet (Indian) Frozen Peas

1 Packet Paneer (Store Bought)

4 Tomatoes - Chopped

1 Onion - Chopped

Ginger - 1 Inch Piece - Chopped

Garlic - 7 cloves Chopped

Garam Masala - 1 Teaspoon

Jeera Powder- 1 Teaspoon

Red Chili Powder - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon

Jeera - 1 Teaspoon

Oil - 3 Teaspoons

Salt - To taste

Method

---> In a Pan, on medium fire, add 1 Teaspoon Oil and Roast the Jeera, once it starts to sizzle add the Onions, garlic and Ginger,

--->Once it starts to brown, add the chopped tomatoes, and saute well on a medium fire

--->Swtich off the stove once it all gets mashed up

--->Let it cool, and once cool, make a gravy out of this, either using a hand blender or food processor

--->In the same pan, add 1 teaspoon oil, and add the peas, and saute well, once it is half cooked, reduce to a low flame, add the gravy and all the masala powders and salt. Let it come to a slow boil.

--->Garnish with coriander leaves and paneer (see below)

Paneer

If you like the paneer as is, then just add it to the pan.

My kids don't like it that way, what I do is cube the paneer and lay them flat on a dosa pan and then add very little oil and keep all of them on a low flame, and turn both sides equally, so they get a golden hue around it, and then saute again with some salt, and then add this to the gravy...

Serve hot with Rotis....