Mattar Paneer

FINAL RECIPE!!!

Serves 2-3

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 Tbsp garlic, grated
• 1 Tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 heaped tsp cumin seeds
• 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp corriander powder
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar (use just 1/2 Tbsp if using coconut cream)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup paneer, cubed
• 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup cream or cocunut cream (diluted in hot-water)
• 1 tsp kasoori methi (optional)

Instructions

Fry the paneer first in little oil on non-stick pan!

1. Heat a non-stick skillet over high. Add oil then cumin seeds, then onions and sauté until dark golden brown.
2. Add the garlic and ginger, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Reduce the heat to low, add the garam masala, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, turmeric, and salt, and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the paneer and cook another 5 minutes.
6. Add the peas, yogurt and cream. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until the peas are just cooked.
7. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro (optional). Serve immediately.

Another great version: http://www.yummyoyummy.com/2011/05/mattar-paneer-with-cumin-rice.html