Stovetop Mattar Paneer

2023, Nov 12    

Ingredients

• 1 package paneer
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric 
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• salt (to taste)

Instructions

• Cut the paneer into cubes, put them in a bowl, and cover them with cold water.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a pan. Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook until the onion is well browned, about 8 minutes.
• Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala and let the spices cook for 1 minute.
• Transfer the onions to a blender. Add the tomatoes and blend on high until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan.
• Stir in the peas and yogurt. Drain the paneer and add it to the pan then heat the curry gently over medium heat. Add up to ½ cup of water to thin the curry, if needed. Season with salt, to taste.

Serving

• Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve with naan or rice.