July 31, 2007

My Matar Paneer

Ingredients:
1 tbsp Ghee
1 lb Paneer
1 cup Peas (Frozen or Fresh/Shelled)
1/2 medium sized Red Onion (chopped)
1 slice of Ginger (fresh, chopped)
2 cloves of Garlic (fresh, chopped)

Masala mix:
1/4 cup of Cashews (pieces)
1/2 cup of Cream
1/2 cup of Tomato paste
1/2 tsp of Haldi
1 tsp of Garam Masala (freshly ground)
1/4 tsp of Dhania (freshly ground)
1 tsp of Shahi Paneer masala
1/4 tsp of Mirchi (freshly ground or powder)
1 tsp of sugar (or to taste)
1 tsp of salt (or to taste)

Optional:
Fresh Coriander leaves (for garnish)
Fresh Green Chili (Slivers for garnish)

Preparation:
1. Blend the masala mix ingredients together in a blender.
2. Cut paneer in cubes, saute until golden in a nonstick frying pan with dab of ghee on the pan's surface.
3. In a pan (nonstick preferred), heat 1 tbsp of ghee, add red onion, ginger, garlic and saute until golden.
4. Then add masala mix to pan. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes on low-medium heat.
5. Add peas to the pan. Continue cooking for 5 minutes at low-medium heat.
6. Add paneer cubes to the pan. Continue cooking for 5 minutes at low-medium heat.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and green chillies and its ready to serve.

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