Mattar Paneer
This dish is more of a homestyle version of the one Indian restaurants serve. This is dry and healthier with not too much fat.. try it next time you are craving some delicious Indian food…
- 1 pack Paneer, grated
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 inch fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ cayenne pepper
- Salt
- 2 cups frozen peas
Heat a saucepan with the olive oil. Add the cumin seeds and coriander and cook for a minute. Add the onion and ginger. Saute on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the grated paneer and mix well. Add the turmeric, cayenne pepper and salt and mix well. Cover with lid and cook for about 10 minutes. Take lid off and add the peas. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. Check for seasonings and serve warm with roti or naan.
