Wednesday

Mutter Paneer

Ingredients:

  • Paneer - 200 grams
  • Cooked green peas - 1 cup
  • Onion - 1
  • Tomatoes - 1
  • Bay leaves - 2
  • Cloves - 3,4
  • Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp.
  • Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp.
  • Green chilli - 1
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp.
  • Red chilli powder - 1 tsp.
  • Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp.
  • Poppey seeds - 1 tbsp.
  • Cumin powder (Roasted) - 1 tsp.
  • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
  • Vegetable oil 5-6 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Green coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

  • Heat oil in a pan / kadhai. Cut paneer into small cubes. Fry over medium heat until light brown. Turn pieces while frying. Be very careful as it splatters. Keep the paneer pieces aside.
  • Cut onion, tomato and green chilli. Grind it in a mixer and make paste. Add ginger-garlic paste.
  • Heat remaining oil and fry bay leaves and cloves for 30 secs.
  • Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (The oil starts separating from the mixture).
  • Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, poppey seeds and salt. Mix well.
  • Add green peas and fry for 2-3 minutes.Add water just enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil. Add paneer pieces. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.

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