Cuisine of Punjab:Paneer Mattar Masala

Ingredients:

Green peas Onions Ginger Tomatoes Paneer, cut into cubes Big cardamom Cloves Curd, beaten Coriander powder Red chili powder Garam masala Oil Salt

1 cup 2 nos. 1 piece. 3 nos. 250 gms. 1 no. 2 no. ¼ cup 1 tsp. ¼ tsp. ½ tsp. 5 tbsps. To taste

Method:

1.Blend the onions, tomatoes, ginger, cloves & cardamom to a puree and fry the paneer cubes to a light brown colour.

2.Add the onion puree to the ghee and cook till thick and dry.

3.Cook on a slow flame till the oil separates.

4.Add the curd and cook again till the ghee separates.

5.Now add the red chili powder, coriander powder, green peas and cook for a minute.

6.Add enough water to make a thick gravy and salt to taste.

7.Add the paneer pieces and garam masala once the green peas are cooked.

8.Cook on low a flame till the oil separates, then serve garnished with chopped coriander.