Matar Paneer/ Peas and Paneer Gravy

Matar or Patani is a easy to cook vegetable which tastes good in gravy or rice. I am a very big fan of Paneer and my son to loves it... So after trying Paneer wrap, Veg Kadai , I prefered a rich dish with a creamy texture .............

This dish is very easy to make , takes less effort and the outcome is perfect...

I had some Gravy left over in the morning . I added little water made it little runny and had it for puri.... My son loved it ..........

Hope you and your family will like it ..............

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

1. Paneer                                   1 cup

2. Green Peas/ Matar              1 cup

3. Onion                                     1 Medium

4. Tomato                                 3-4 (medium sized pureed)

5. Red Chilli Powder                1/2 tsp

6. Coriander Powder               1/2 tsp

7. Turmeric Powder                 a pinch

8. Salt

9. Butter                                    1/2 tsp+ 1 tsp oil

10. Coriander Leaves                to garnish

To Grind:

1. Onion                            2 Medium

2. Garlic                                     6-7 pods

3. Ginger                                    1 inch piece

4. Green Chilli                           1 no

5. Dry Red Chilli                        1 no

6. Black Peppercorns                1/2 tsp

7. Green Cardamom                 2 no

8. Cinnamon                          1 small piece

9. Jeera                                   1/2 tsp

10. Cashew Nuts                     10-12

Method:

1. Gather all ingredients under To grind and Grind them into a fine paste by adding little water. This paste gives you a very nice aroma and taste to your gravy. See to it there are no pieces of cashew left over.

2. Boil Green Peas separately. Cook until they turn soft .

3. Now take a kadai add butter and oil. Be careful so that the butter does not turn brown.

4. Slice the onion length wise into thin stripes. Add onion to the butter , saute until they turn pink.

5. Now add the grounded onion paste. Cook until the raw smell leaves. It usually takes 4-5 mins.

6. Now add in the spices( red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder). Add a cup of water and mix it nicely . When it comes to boil add in the boiled peas .

7. Cook for a min and then add the tomato puree. Cook for 5 mins until the raw smell is gone. 

8. Cut the paneer as you wish. I kept it as long pieces you can also cut them into cubes.

9. Add the paneer mix it gently. Garnish it with coriander leaves.

10. To give a more nice texture to the gravy, Take 2 pieces of paneer and scrap them inside the gravy.

11. This Gravy goes well with Chapati and Rice too....

Enjoy.................