Mattar Paneer

Ingredients:

1. Mattar (green peas)                 : 450 gms (shelled)
2. Paneer                                     : 250 gms
3. Onion                                      : 2 medium
4. Garlic                                       : 6 cloves
5. Ginger                                      : 1 tbsp (grated)
6. Green chillies                            : 2 (chopped)
7. Tomatoes                                 : 250 gms 
8. Curd/Yogurt                             : 1 cup
9. Turmeric powder                      : 1 tsp
10. Coriander seeds                        : 1 tbsp
11. Bay leaves                                : 2 - 3
12. Water                                       : 2 cups
13. Ghee/vegetable oil                     : 1/2 cup
14. Salt                                           : to taste

To Garnish:

1. Garam masala powder               : 1 tsp
2. Coriander leaves                        : 2 tbsp (finely chopped)

Method:

• Make a paste by grinding together half the onions, garlic and coriander seeds.
• Cut the paneer into cubes and keep aside. Heat the ghee in a frying pan, fry the paneer toa light brown and remove to drain on a plate.
• In same ghee add the remaining onion and ginger to the ghee, then add the bay leaves and fry until the onion is golden brown.
• Then add the turmeric and the paste, fry until the ghee starts to separate.
• Add the paneer and mattar along with the yogurt, chilli, tomato and salt. Stir for 5 - 6 minutes on low flame.
• Pour in the water and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• Serve the mattar paneer finally garnish with garam masala powder and coriander leaves.