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Name:
Matar Paneer ( Pea and Cottage Cheese Curry) Popular
Author:
HS
Date:
6/5/2006 6:14:00 AM
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10863
Rating:
( 2.0 ) by 12 users
Ingredients:
450gms /1lb green peas (shelled)
250 gms / 1/2lb Paneer
2 medium onions (chopped)
6 cloves garlic (crushed)
1tbsp grated ginger
2 green chilies (chopped)
250 gms / 1/2 lb tomatoes (peeled and sliced)
Salt to taste
1cup curd / plain yogurt
1tsp turmeric powder
1tbsp coriander seeds
4 bay leaves
2 cups water
1/2 cup ghee / vegetable oil
To Garnish :
Garam masala powder
chopped coriander leaves
Instructions:
Make a paste by grinding together half the onions, the garlic and coriander seeds.
Heat the ghee in a fry ing pan and cut the paneer into 2.5-cm/1-inch cubes. Fry the paneer to a light brown and remove to drain on a plate.
Add the remaining onion and the ginger to the ghee / oil in a pan and add the bay leaves and fry until the onion is golden brown.
Add the turmeric and the paste mixture and fry until the ghee starts to separate.
Add the paneer and peas along with the yogurt, chili, tomato and salt. Stir for 5-6 minutes over low heat.
Pour in the water and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle some garam masala and chopped coriander.
Serve it with Naan , Rice or Roti
Note: If you wish you can avoid fry ing the paneer, you can simply add it at the end of the cooking .
Just dip the paneer in hot water and take it out and put it in the curry no need to fry .
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