Matar Paneer
This well known northern Indian delight of green peas and paneer cheese is served in a tomato sauce. If you make your own paneer you can use the leftover whey in this recipe. If not, you can replace it with water and lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb paneer, cubed
- ¼ cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 Tbsp ginger, chopped
- 4 Tbsp garlic, chopped
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 3 black cardamom (seeds only), ground
- 2 whole cloves
- 4 dried chilis
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 cup whey or 1 cup water + 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2½ cups peeled tomatoes
- 1 lb French peas
- Salt
- Cilantro
- Garam masala, ground
Method
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1
Heat ghee and sauté paneer until golden.
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2
Remove paneer and set aside.
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3
Heat garlic and ginger in ghee until coloured.
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4
Add onions and sauté until golden.
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5
Add ground spices and cook one minute.
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6
Add cream and tomatoes.
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7
Bring to a boil and cook for ten minutes. Taste for salt.
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8
Add peas and paneer.
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9
Just before serving, garnish with fresh coriander and garam masala.
