MATTAR PANEER

INGREDIENTS:

Paneer-----------------200gm or 8Oz
Matar/Peas-----------1/4 Cup ( I used dry white peas).For fresh/frozen peas use 1/2 Cup.
Onion-----------------1 finely chopped
Tomato---------------1 finely chopped
Ginger Garlic pst---1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder------1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder--1 tsp
Kasuri Methi---------1/2 tsp crushed
Curry leaves---------few
Coriander leaves----1 tbsp chopped
Turmeric--------------1/4 tsp
Oil---------------------3 tbsp

DIRECTIONS:

1. Soak the peas in water for 6 hrs and pressure cook with some water till 4-5 whistles. You can use the fresh or frozen peas instead of dry peas.

2.Take the whole block of Paneer and microwave for 2-3 mins turning in between before cutting into bite size pieces. Microwaving will make the Paneer soft. Cool down and cut into bite size pieces.

3.In a Kadai, fry Paneer in 1/2 tsp oil for 3-4 mins till all the sides are nicely browned and take them aside .

4.In the same Kadai add 3tbsp Oil and add chopped Onion, Curry leaves, Turmeric , little salt and fry for 8-10 mins or till soft . Add Ginger garlic paste and fry for 2-3mins more.

5.Now add tomatoes and fry for 8 mins or more. Now add Red Chilli Powder, Cumin powder and fry for 2-3mins.

6.Now add the pressure cooked peas, add some salt and some water (if needed)cook covered for 8-10mins or till the peas has absorbed some flavors in. 

7.Now add the fried Paneer, Crushed Kasuri Methi, Chopped coriander  and cook for another  5-7mins.

8.Turn off and serve hot with 2tbsp of heavy cream on the top for rich creamy flavor..