Paneer Matar / Matar Paneer

Recipe

Ingredients (servings for 4)

• 1 cup paneer cubes
• 3 tsp oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• tomato puree of 2 tomatoes
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala/meat masala
• 1 tsp chopped green chillies
• 1 tsp cumin seeds/jeera
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
• 1 cup green peas/mutter
• 1 tsp chopped coriander(dhania) for garnishing
• 1 tsp chopped beetroot.
• Salt according to taste

Method

• Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan , add the onions and saute for 3 minutes.
• Grind tomato and beet root together and then add this puree to the above pan and saute for a minute.
• Add the turmeric , garam masala /Meat masala and green chilli, mix well and saute for 2 mins.
• Cool and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in the same pan and add the cumin seeds and the prepared paste and saute for 3 minutes.
• Add the chilli powder, coriander powder and salt, mix well and saute for 2 mins.
• Add peas and saute for a minute.
• Add 1/2 cup water, mix well and bring it to a boil.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 5 minutes on a slow flame.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.