Paneer Mattar Masala

Paneer Mattar Masala Recipe

PANEER MATTAR MASALA

Things needed :

Peas 1 cup - 200 gm
Cottage Cheese or Paneer - 1 pack , 200 gm
Onion 1 - 180 gm , chopped
Tomato 2 - 180 gm , chopped
Green chillies - 3 , chopped
Ginger chopped - 1/2 tbsp
Garlic chopped - 1 tbsp
Cashew nuts - 2 tbsp

Red chilly powder - 1 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tbsp
Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt - 2 1/2 tsp
Oil.

Preparation method :

Allow the Cashews to soak in water , to make a paste later.

Heat oil. Add ginger garlic chopped , allow to be light brown.
Add chopped onions & 1 tsp salt . Saute until transparent and soft.
Add chopped tomatoes. Saute and cook until mashed.
Allow to cool the mixture for a while. Then blend to a smooth paste .
Pour the paste back to the pan. Make a paste of the cashews and add to this.
Add Chilly powder, Coriander powder,Turmeric & cumin powder now. Add 1 cup water and let it boil for 5 min.
Tip: Use a pot with a closing lid. When the gravy boils it spatters outside, so better cook with closing lid.
Add the Peas now. Allow it to cook well and the oil separates to the top. Check for salt.
Add garam masala , keep for further 1 min.
Then add finally cut Cottage Cheese pieces.

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