Mutter Paneer (Green Peas - Cottage Cheese Curry )

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Mutter Paneer (Green Peas - Cottage Cheese Curry )


I am a huge lover of Paneer.When I was browsing my blog the other day, I found that I do not have the recipe for Mutter Paneer. I make it all the time, not sure how I missed to blog it. Anyway, better late than never. Right?

I noticed that I did not have Paneer Butter masala Recipe too? OMG I will make it and post it soon.

Ingredients

• Paneer – 200 Grams (Cut into 1” Cubes)
• Onion – 1 (Large, Finely Chopped)
• Tomato – 1 (Medium, Finely Chopped)
• Greens Peas – 1 Cup (Adjust to your Taste)
• Red Chilly powder – 1 Tablespoon
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
• Coriander Powder – 1 Teaspoon
• Garam Masala – ½ Teaspoon
• Fresh Coriander Leaves – Few Sprigs (Finely Chopped)
• Curd or Fresh Cream – 1 Tablespoon
• Kasoori Methi or Dry Fenugreek Leaves – 1 Teaspoon
• Oil – 1 Tablespoon
• Salt – To taste
• Turmeric Powder – ¼ Teaspoon
• Cumin powder – ¼ Teaspoon (Optional)
• Water – As Needed

Method

• Heat Oil in a Pan, and add onions and sauté till it is becomes transparent.
• Then add the finely chopped Tomato and salt and cook till it becomes mushy.
• Then add the Ginger garlic Paste and sauté till the raw flavor is gone.
• Then add all the Dry Masala powder and saute.
• Cover it with a lid and saute for 2-3 Minutes.
• If you feel the Masala is too Dry, then sprinkle some water.
• Add the Paneer cubes and saute, ensure that the Paneer is nicely coated with the cooking masala.
• After 2 minutes, add ½ cup of water and bring it to a boil.
• Then add the Greens Peas and cook for couple of minutes.
• Then crush the kasoori methi and mix well.
• Check Seasoning and add accordingly.
• Cook till the Peas are cooked, all raw falvours are gone.
• Then add a Tablespoon of Cream/ thick Curd and mix and leave for 10 seconds.
• Then switch off the flame and add Chopped Coriander Leaves and Serve with Roti or Rice.

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