Matar Paneer

A Paneer sabzi which is commonly made and enjoyed by everyone. The addition of Kasoori Methi and lemon juice add so much flavour to the dish.

Ingredients
Paneer 200 gms
Green peas 2 cups boiled
Tomatoes 4 chopped
Onions 2 chopped
Green chillies 2 finely chopped
Ginger paste 1 tsp
Garlic paste 1 tsp
Cloves 2
Cardamom 2
Bay Leaf 2
Cinnamon stick 1
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Kasoori methi 1 tbsp crushed
Oil 2 tbsp + 1 tsp
Cream 1 tbsp
Lemon juice 1 tsp
Cilantro chopped

Method

Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. 

Add onions and little salt and cook till they become translucent

Add tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are slightly soft.

Grind this mixture into a fine paste

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan.

Add cumin seeds and let it splutter

Then add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, bay leaf. Sauté for half a minute. 

Add green chillies, ginger garlic paste. Cook for a minute. 

Add onion tomato puree and mix well

Add red chilli, turmeric, coriander, cumin powder, garam masala and salt

Cook for few mins

Add peas and water and simmer on low flame for 5 mins

Add kasoori methi and paneer cubes. Let it cook for 2 mins

Add heavy cream and mix well

Cover and cook for few mins

Garnish with cilantro

Add the lemon juice after you remove off from the stove.

Serve hot with naan, parathas or rice