Paneer and Peas Korma
- ½ pound paneer, cut into small squares and soaked in warm water
- 2 tablespoons fresh cashews, soaked in ¼ cup warm water for 20 minutes
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
Transfer the drained cashews, cream, onion, tomato, ginger and garlic to a blender. Add some water if necessary and blend till a smooth paste is formed. Keep aside.
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ inch cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
- 1-2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon kauri methi (dried fenugreek)
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Heat a heavy saucepan with the oil. Add the bay leave and cinnamon stick and sauté for 20 seconds. Add the cashew paste and sauté on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the drained paneer and peas and bring back to a boil and simmer half covered with a lid for 10 minutes. Add the kasuri methi and cilantro. Check for seasonings and serve warm.
