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The great The combination of peas and paneer makes for is of the most popular paneer recipes of North India is Paneer Pea Masala. The tasty curry can be served at dinner parties apart from a usual lunch meal.  Paneer Pea Masala can go well with Parathas, Naan, or even rice. You can add either plain or fried paneer as per your choice. To make this delicious recipe of Paneer Pea Masala a bit more rich and creamy you can add some cashews and cream.

 

Ingredients:

Paneer – 1 cup

Peas (fresh/ frozen) – 1 cup

Onion – 2 no

Tomato – 1 no

Green chilli – 2 no

Ginger garlic crushed – 1.5 tsp

Jeera – ½ tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp.

Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 1.5 tsp

Coriander leaves

Kasoorimethi(optional)

How to Make Paneer Pea Masala

1.In a bowl of boiling water add peas to soften them. Make sure the peas swell up a little after boiling. Check whether they are boiled and turn off the flame.

2.Boil long chopped onions in water for better grinding. Onions become white after getting boiled and puff up a little. Turn off the flame and grind it to a fine paste after letting it cool for some time.

For Frying Paneer Cubes:

1.Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the paneer cubes until golden brown. Fry on high flame but do not burn.

2.In the heavy-bottomed pan heats a tablespoon of oil and add bay leaves and cumin seeds. When they crackle add ginger garlic paste and onion paste. Mix well and cook for a minute.

3.Now add the spices such as salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chilli powder. Put the chopped green chilli and mix thoroughly to combine the masalas well. Cook until oil starts separating spices and releases aroma.

5.Now add the tomato puree and cook on a medium flame for thorough mixing of ingredients. When it starts releasing oil, add coriander leaves and mix. Then add water and garam masala. Stir and cook for few more minutes until the water evaporates.

6. Now add peas and fried paneer to it. Stir with light hands and coat them well with the gravy. Do thorough cooking transfer the prepared dish to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

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Enjoy your a Meal with Naan or Roti