PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE) AND GREEN PEAS

Ingredients:

Paneer 200gms

Onions 2

Tomatoes 4

Cashew nuts 5

Green chili 1

Garlic 3

Ginger 1 inch

Oil 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds 1tsp

Bay leaves 2

Cinnamon stick 1 inch

Cloves 2

Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1 tsp

Cumin powder 1 tsp

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Salt

Dry fenugreek leaves 2 tsp

Frozen green peas 1 cup

Cream ½ cup

Coriander leaves 2 tbsp

Method:

1.    In a blender add onions, tomatoes, cashew nuts, green chillies, ginger and garlic grind into a fine paste.

2.    Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds – when they crackle add bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cloves.

3.    Now add the ground paste, allow it to cook for 5 minutes.

4.    Add all the dry spices – red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, salt and dry fenugreek leaves. Mix it well and continue cooking for other 2-3 minutes.

5.    Now add the frozen green peas and paneer cook for 2-3 minutes.

6.    Add cream, allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.