Matar Paneer

Ingredients 

• 250 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 3/4 cup green peas, boiled
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup onion paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh tomato puree
• 1/2 cup readymade tomato puree
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till it changes colour.
2. Add onion puree, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add ginger paste and mix. Add little water, mix and saute till the mixture turns golden. .
3. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, fresh tomato puree and readymade tomato puree, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add little water and mix. Add green peas, mix, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add cottage cheese cubes and mix. Add garam masala powder, mix well and cook for a minute.
6. Switch off heat, add coriander leaves and mix well.
7. Serve hot.