
Punjab Style Matar Paneer
Ingredients
For Fried Paneer
200 gm Paneer, cubes , पनीर
Oil for frying, तेल तलने के लिए
Water , पानी
For Gravy
2 tbsp Ghee , घी
1 Bayleaf / तेजपत्ता ( optional )
2-3 cloves and 1 cardamom (optional )
1 tsp Cumin seeds , जीरा
1 medium Onion, chopped , प्याज
1 fresh Green chilli, chopped , हरी मिर्च
2 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste , अदरक लहसुन का पेस्ट
½ tsp Turmeric powder , हल्दी पाउडर
11/2 tsp Degi red chilli powder , देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
2 tsp Coriander powder , धनिया पाउडर
1½ cups fresh Tomato puree , ताज़े टमाटर की प्यूरी
Salt to taste , नमक स्वादानुसार
1 cup Green peas, (precooked if fresh not in season ) , हरे मटर
Fried Paneer , तला हुआ पनीर
For Garnish
Fresh Coriander leaves , ताजा धनिया पत्ता

Process
For Fried Paneer
- Add cubes of paneer into the hot oil and fry them until golden brown.
- Once golden brown, remove and put it in a bowl of water and let them cool down and keep aside for further use.
For Gravy
- In a kadai heat ghee and add cloves, cumin seeds let them crackle then add onion and saute until translucent.
- Now add green chilli, ginger-garlic paste, and saute for a minute.
- Then add turmeric powder, degi red chilli powder, coriander powder and saute until the onions are properly cooked and spices are fragrant.
- At this time add the fresh tomato puree, salt and saute until it’s cooked or the ghee starts coming from sides.
- Then add the green peas, fried paneer without water and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Now add some water and boil it for 5-6 minutes until a semi thick gravy.
- Switch off the flames and serve hot in a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves.
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