Alternative:Matar Paneer

Serves 3.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 Green chilies finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 cup Onions chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 3/4 cup (200ml) water
• 1 cup pureed tomatoes
• 8oz (200gms) paneer (cheese) diced in 1” cubes
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander

Procedure

1. Heat oil in a pan. Fry cumin seeds in oil. Add onions and cook till onions turn golden brown.
2. Add pureed tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder, salt and cook till fat separates.
3. Add water and bring to a boil. Churn the curry in blender.
4. Return the curry in pan and add paneer and peas. Cook till peas are tender.
5. Garnish with chopped coriander. Served with a roti such as naan, chapati, puri or parantha.

Paneer is a pressed uncured cheese usually made fresh. It can be bought in Indian or specialty grocery stores, or tofu can be substituted if paneer is not available.

External links

• Matar Paneer (Green Peas w/Paneer) video demonstration