North Indian Cuisine - Matar (Green Peas) Paneer 

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Kissan Curry Masala 
• 1/2 tsp Kissan Garam Masala 
• 2 tbsp Kissan Desi Ghee
• 2 tbsp Kissan Crispy Fried Onions 
• 2 whole green cardamom
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric 
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 1-inch ginger, chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 tsp salt or as per taste
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 2 cups water
• 250 grams Paneer
• 1/2-3/4 cup green peas

Instructions:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of Kissan Desi Ghee in a pot on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 green cardamoms and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Sauté until the spices are fragrant and the cumin seeds crackle. 
2. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the onions are light brown and soft.
3. Mix in the chopped tomatoes. Cover the pot and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft.
4. Remove the mixture to a bowl and let it cool down a bit. Once it has cooled down a little, transfer it to a blender and puree it to a smooth paste. Set it aside.
5. Heat a tbsp of Kissan Desi Ghee in a pan on medium heat. Add bay leaf.
6. Then add the prepared onion-tomato paste back into the pan and mix well. Now add 2 tbsp of Kissan Fried onions and 
7. Add 3 tbsp Kissan Curry Masala, 1/4 tsp Kissan Garam Masala and 1/2 tsp of turmeric. 
8. Whisk in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, and stir it continuously until it mixes well.
9. Then add water to the pan and let it come to a boil.
10. Add the paneer cubes and green peas. Stir and then cover the pan. Let it simmer for 6 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
11. Add 2 tbsp of Kissan Fried Onions and 1/4 tsp of Kissan Garam Masala and mix well on medium heat for a minute. 
12. Garnish with cilantro and serve Matar Paneer with some warm parathas!
    
    

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