Monday, February 18, 2013

Mattar Paneer Butter Masala

                  Ingredients

                              Fried Paneer - 16 oz(approx 2 packets)
Peas - 1 cup Frozen
Heavy whipping Cream-1/2 cup
Butter -1/2 stick
Tomato Paste-2 tbs
Dry methi leaves- 1 tsp

 Onions- 2 Medium size chopped
Tomatoes-3 Tomatoes diced
Green Chillie-2
Ginger-1 inch
Garlic -6 cloves
Coriander leaves - 1/4 cup
Cashew nut -1/4 cup (optional)
Oil to fry 


Cumin powder-1 tsp
Garam masala -Fresh 1/2 tsp
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp Chillie powder 
1/2 tsp Brown Sugar
Salt to taste


Method
Step 1
In a non stick pan  add 2 tbs Oil saute the onions,tomatoes,chillies,ginger,garlic and cashews add one after the other fry till they become mushy and the raw smell goes,add the cilantro leaves let it cool at room temperature, blend it in a mixer till smooth.

Step 2
In the same wok or pan add 1/2 stick butter add the blended mixture to it and cook on low flame, add all the powders the cumin,turmeric,garam masala,2 tbs tomato paste and the methi leaves let it slow cook for about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3
Add the peas ,brown sugar check for salt and cook for another 10 minutes till the peas have cooked now add the fried paneer to it simmer for another 3-5 minutes till u see the butter/oil separate .Now add the whipping cream ,check for spice, salt .

garnish with some whipping cream and cilantro leaves.

 Mattar Paneer is ready to eat with naan ,chappathi or rice. 

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