A friend and I were talking the other day and the topic of my blog came up. She advised me to add easy recipes that even a newbie to cooking could follow. She said that to a person just picking up cooking nothing is too basic or simple and they needed such recipes to start with, which would bolster their confidence and set them firmly on the culinary path. Sound advice I thought!
Accordingly, here is a lovely recipe for Matar Paneer, a huge favourite with everyone. The very simplicity of this recipe works in it's favour as it brings out the sweetness of green peas and paneer. I have kept spices to a bare minimum with just tomato and tomato paste providing the colour and depth to the dish. Go ahead and try it. You will love it!
Ingredients:
250 gms of Paneer ( cottage cheese)
1/2 cup green peas
1 onion
1 tomato
2 tbsps tomato paste
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp cumin
3 tbsp oil
Coriander leaves to garnish
Method: Cut paneer into cubes and soak in luke warm water. Chop onion finely. Puree the tomato and mix the ginger garlic paste in it. Now in a heavy bottom pan add the oil. When the oil get a little heated add cumin. As soon as cumin changes colour add onion and fry till translucent. Then add the tomato ginger and garlic paste. Saute for couple of minutes. Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt. Also add the tomato paste. Fry till oil separates from the masala. Add green peas and warm water to make up the gravy. Lower the flame and cover. Let it cook for few minutes till the peas are tender. Uncover and add paneer. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.
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