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.