Mutter Paneer
2 cups paneer cubed and lightly fried
454 grams shelled peas
2 large onions
3 large tomatoes pureed
1 tbsp ginger minced
2 tbsps garlic minced
2 tsps coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
2 tsps garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 green chillies chopped fine
6 tbsps of oil
1 1/2 cups water
Salt to taste
1/3 cup plain yogurt
Preparation:
- Mince onions and fry in oil until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, continue frying.
- Add tomato puree and continue cooking.
- Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric and garam masala powders, green chillies and fry, stirring continuously till the oil begins to separate from the masala (spice mixture).
- Add the peas to the masala and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the paneer, water and salt, reduce flame to a simmer and cook till the gravy thickens.
- When the gravy is as thick as you would like, turn off the flame and stir in the yogurt.
