Ingredients:
- 450gms /1lb shelled Mutter (green peas)
- 250gms / 1/2lb Paneer How to make paneer
- 2 medium onions (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 green chilies (chopped)
- 250gms / 1/2 lb tomatoes (peeled and sliced)
- Salt To Taste
- 1cup curd / plain yogurt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup ghee / vegetable oil
- To Garnish :
- Garam masala powder
- Chopped coriander leaves
Preparation:
●Make a paste by grinding together half the onions, the garlic and coriander seeds.
●Heat the ghee in a frying 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 mutter (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. Serve the matar paneer sprinkled with
garam masala and coriander.