Mattar Paneer

Preparation Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 30 mins
Serves : 4


Ingredients :


Frozen Green Peas - 1 cup
Fried Paneer cubes - 1/2 cup
Green chilli - 2, finely chopped
Tomato - 2 , pureed
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Lime juice - 1.5tsp
Cilantro
Oil
Salt


To Grind :


Onion - 1 big, thinly sliced
Clove - 1
Cinnamon - 1"
Cardamom - 1
Cumin Seeds - 1tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Ginger-garlic paste - 1.5 tsp


Procedure:

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a kadai and add the following -  cumin seeds, clove, cinnamon, cardamom and onion. 
2. Fry till onion becomes soft and turns pinkish brown. Add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes away.
3. Add turmeric, chilli powder & coriander powder at this point and fry for 2-3 mins. 
4. Cool down this mixture and grind it with very little water. 
5. Meanwhile microwave the peas for about 4 mins with little water.
6. Again heat oil in a kadai and add the green chillies. 
7. Fry for a minute and now add the ground onion paste.
8. Saute this for couple of minutes and now add the tomato puree. 
9. Mix well and let it cook till the oil oozes out. Stir it occasionally to avoid burning at the bottom. 
10. Now add the cooked peas and give it a stir. 
11. Pour in the curd ,  mix well. Adjust salt.
12. Add the garam masala and curry powder ( optional ) 
13. Add some water according to the required consistency. 
14. Cover and cook for about 5 mins in medium flame. 
15. Lastly add the fried paneer, mix gently and let this cook for about 3 mins. 
16. Add lime juice and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve hot with Roti/Parantha or Pulav varieties. :)