Matar Masala Paneer Special

Matar masala Paneer is very famous and tasty dish.I use green peas very much not just because it has got a great nutritional value but for its vey taste, wonderful texture, and beautifull color. I love this dish and it is a must have at least twice a week in different forms.

Here is one of my favorite recipe using green peas and home-made paneer - the mattar masala paneer.



Matar Masala Paneer Special

Ingredients:

paneer :                                               1 cup

Green peas (Cooked):                           2 cups

Tomato ketchup:                                  3 tablespoons

Salt:                                                    to taste

Yogurt:                                                4 tablespoons

Ginger paste:                                       1 teaspoon

Garlic paste:                                        1 teaspoon

Oil:                                                      2 table spoons

For the onion paste

Onions sliced:                                      2 medium

Cumin seeds:                                      1 ½ teaspoons

Cinnamon sticks:                                 3

Cloves:                                                3

Peppercorns:                                       3

Coriander powder:                                2 teaspoons

Turmeric powder:                                 ¼ teaspoon

oil:                                                       3 tablespoons

Method:

Fry onions and spices for a minute or two in heated oil. Grind  them into a paste.
Add the ginger and garlic paste in heated. Now add the onion paste. Put the tomato ketchup and fry for a minute. Add the salt and yogurt and let it roll out for few minutes. Now add the green peas and paneer. Garnish with garam masala and freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Serve Matar Masala Paneer Special with zeera rice or Naan.

Matar Masala Paneer Special