Mutter paneer

This is one of a delicious recipe which does not need introduction.I have adapted this recipe from a cook book and did some alterations according to my family taste.Today I  made it with dried peas,but prefer to make it with fresh green peas.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Paneer(cubed)	200gms
Green peas	1/2cup
Onion	1 no.(medium size)
Tomato	3 nos.(medium size)
Ginger&garlic paste	2tsp
Red chilly powder	1/2tsp
Coriander powder	11/2tsp
Garam masala powder	1/4tsp
Cashews(optional)	1tbs
Kasoori methi	1tsp
Tomato ketchup	1tsp
Milk	1cup
Coriander leaves	to garnish
Oil	4tbs
Butter	2tbs
Salt	to taste

Method

                Cut the onion and boil it in the water and grind it to paste,saute the tomatoes in a tsp of oil till it becomes mushy and grind it to a paste and cook the green peas,set aside.

Add a tbs oil in a wok and shallow fry the cubed paneer till it gets golden color.Soak the fried paneer in warm water.Heat the butter, remaining oil in a pan and saute the ginger and garlic paste for a minute.Then add the onion paste and fry it till the raw smell goes away.

Now add the tomato paste and saute it till the oil separates.Now add in all the dry powder and salt and stir it.Add 1 cup of milk and allow it to boil and tomato ketctup(didn't add).

Add the cooked peas and paneer,boil it for couple of minutes. Finally add the kasoori methi and let it boil for a minute. Garnish it with coriander leaves.

Transfer it to a serving bowl and serve it with naan,roti or jeera rice.

• Canned tomato puree can be used which gives a very nice color to this recipe.
• Using tomato ketchup is optional, it gives a sweet and sourness to the recipe.
  
• Bay leaf  and cumin seeds can be used for seasoning.
• Fresh cream can be added for extra rich taste.

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