Mutter Paneer

Mutter Paneer  (Green peas and Cottage Cheese ) is a very tasty and rich gravy vegetarian North Indian dish. It is usually served along with Roti, Nan or Jeera Rice.This is a  Protein rich dish.

Preparation time – 10 Minutes
Cooking time – 20 Minutes
Serves – 3 to 4 Servings

Ingredients :

1. Paneer or Cottage Cheese: 200 gms
2. Green peas: 200 gms  (Steamed)
3. Onions: 2 medium  (pureed)
4. Tomato: 2 medium (pureed)
5. Cashew nut: 10 to 12 (add 5 tablespoons of water to cashew nuts and grind to a paste)
6. Roasted cumin seeds powder: ¼ Teaspoon
7. Coriander powder: ½ Tablespoon
8. Garam masala powder:  ¼ Teaspoon
9. kasoori methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves): ½ Tablespoon
10. Chili powder: ½ Teaspoon
11. Turmeric powder: ½ Teaspoon
12. Salt: ½ Teaspoon (According to taste)
13. Fresh coriander leaves: few leaves finely chopped
14. Fresh cream:  2 Tablespoons for serving (Optional)

Procedure :

1. Cut paneer into cubes and keep aside. If you want you can shallow fry paneer cubes on a nonstick pan.  
2. Heat oil in a pan and add onion puree .Fry till golden color.
3. Now add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes.
   

   
4. Add  tomato puree. Fry till oil separates.
   

   
5. Add cashew nut paste and fry till oil separates.
   

   
6. Add roasted cumin powder,coriander powder,chili powder,turmeric and garam masala.
7. Add sugar and salt, 1/2 cup of water and mix well.Adjust the seasoning.
8. Add boiled green peas and mix.
9. Add  paneer,crushed dry fenugreek leaves and mix properly and cook for 1 minute.
10. Add chopped fresh coriander leaves and mix well.
11. Transfer mutter paneer  into a serving bowl.
12. Serve mutter paneer  along with Roti or Jeera Rice.