Today I had an awesome day with my friends.Been to Boronia Garden for a picnic cum potluck party and enjoyed Appam made by Swathi , Masala Biryani by Dipti , and soft soft chapatis by Kavita.Evryone liked my Matar Paner dish...and on their special request I m writing today's post...taking time from my extra busy life :)
Ingredients:
- 250 grams Paneer (cottage cheese)
- 200 grams Matar (Green Peas)
- 1 Big Onion
- 1/2 a Cup Tomato Puree
- 15 Cashews
- 1 Cup Full Cream Milk
- Butter 1 Tbsp
- Oil to fry and cook
- Salt to taste.
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/2 inch Cinnamon (dalchini)
- 4 Laung (Cloves)
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Dhania Powder(coriander Powder)
- 1 tsp Jeera Powder(Cumin Powder)
- 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 tsp Kasoori Methi
- 2 tsp Saunf
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- Fry the Paneer cubes to golden color.
- Cut the onion into rough slices and Saute with bay leaf ,cinnamon and cloves in 1 tsp oil for 2-3 minutes.Rmove from heat and let it be cool.Then grind it with all the spices (except garam masala) metioned in the ingredients.
- Grind tomatoes to fine puree or u can use ready made tomato puree.
- Soak the cashews in little water and grind them to make fine paste.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in cooking pan and add tomato puree and stir well unless oil starts to separate from the tomato puree.
- Add onion masala paste.stir well for 3 minutes.
- Add Cashew Paste and Milk.Stir.
- Add Paneer and Matar.Stir well.
- Add 1 cup of water and let it boil.
- After it starts to boil add the garam masala and salt.Stir well.
- Can add fresh cream to garnish.
- Serve hot with fulka or naan.
