Paneer (Cheese) and Peas
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Category
Indian Food
Servings
6
Also referred to as Matar (peas) Paneer (cheese)
Author:Audra Reddy

Ingredients
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3 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
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1 medium onion, roughly chopped
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1-2 Thai green chilis, chopped
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1/2 piece of ginger, chopped
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3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
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1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
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10-12 cashew nuts
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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2-3 cloves
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1/2 teaspoon, cinnamon powder
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1 teaspoon coriander seeds
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8 oz. block of paneer - sliced and grilled and then cubed
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1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
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1 cup water
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2 T. oil or ghee
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1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon garam masala
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1 T. dried fenugreek leaves (methi)
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1 T. whipping cream
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Salt to taste
Masala Paste
Paneer and Peas
Directions
Masala Paste
In a blender put all the masala paste ingredients and grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
Paneer and Peas
Heat oil or ghee in pan and add cumin seeds. Sauté until they sputter. Add ground masala paste and stir. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the oil separates.
Now add all the dry spices, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala and dried fenugreek. Stir well. Now add the whipping cream. Stir and add paneer and peas. Add water too make a thin consistency. Add salt to taste.
Simmer until you have a thick gravy for about 15 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with rice, rotis, paratha or naan.
Enjoy!
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