North Indian Cuisine - Matar (Green Peas) Paneer
Cook Time: 30 mins Course: Main Cuisine: North Indian Servings: 3
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:
- 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.
- Add the onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the onions are light brown and soft.
- Mix in the chopped tomatoes. Cover the pot and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft.
- 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.
- Heat a tbsp of Kissan Desi Ghee in a pan on medium heat. Add bay leaf.
- Then add the prepared onion-tomato paste back into the pan and mix well. Now add 2 tbsp of Kissan Fried onions and
- Add 3 tbsp Kissan Curry Masala, 1/4 tsp Kissan Garam Masala and 1/2 tsp of turmeric.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, and stir it continuously until it mixes well.
- Then add water to the pan and let it come to a boil.
- Add the paneer cubes and green peas. Stir and then cover the pan. Let it simmer for 6 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
- Add 2 tbsp of Kissan Fried Onions and 1/4 tsp of Kissan Garam Masala and mix well on medium heat for a minute.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve Matar Paneer with some warm parathas!
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