Matar Paneer

Name: Matar Paneer
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2/3 packet paneer; 1 onion; 1-1.5 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 Bay leaf; 1/2 tsp garam masala (1 if you like hotter); 1-2 fresh chillis; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder; Big pinch of methi leaves; 1/2-2/3 can tomatoes

Sian Thapar @cook_24621634

Matar Paneer

Sian Thapar @cook_24621634

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Ingredients

4 servings

2/3 packetpaneer
1onion
1-1.5 tspsalt
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tspturmeric
1 tsppaprika
2 tspcumin powder
1/2 tspsugar
1Bay leaf
1/2 tspgaram masala (1 if you like hotter)
1-2fresh chillis
1 tspcumin seeds
1/2-1 tspchilli powder
Big pinch of methi leaves
1/2-2/3 cantomatoes

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Steps

1

Chop paneer and shallow fry in oil until slightly brown. Careful not to crumble or overcook it. Take out with slotted spoon and put in bowl with kitchen towel to drain oil.
2

Brown onions and add fresh chilli and cumin seeds, fry for 1 min. Add bay leaf.
3

Add a bit of water and spices, turn heat down so doesn't burn. Make a paste and fry for 1-2 min
4

Add tomatoes and some hot
water and bring to boil.
5

Simmer for 5 min. Then add paneer and simmer for another 5 min
6

Boil frozen peas or mix veg. Add to pan.
7

Add pinch of methi leaves