Muttar Paneer

(Serves 3)

• Ingredients
  • 1 large or 2-3 small onions, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes (~4 pieces)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, ground into paste
  • 1 inch ginger, ground into paste
  • ~200 g paneer (from 1-2 liters milk), cut into 1-2 cm cubes
  • 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  • 250 g peas
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garam masala
• Instructions
  • Fry onions in oil until golden
  • Add garlic and ginger paste, fry briefly
  • Add all spices, tomatoes, chilies, peas, and water
  • Simmer with closed lid for 10-15 minutes
  • Add paneer cubes and keep simmering for 10 minutes
  • Remove lid and keep simmering for 5-10 minutes
  • Notes
    • If serving with chapati, add less water and simmer longer with lid open
    • The paneer cubes can be fried/deep-fried as well, but I've never tried it