Ingredients:
Cumin Seeds | 1 Tsp. |
Green Chilies | 2 Slit |
Onion | 1 minced |
Ginger garlic Paste | 1 Tbsp. |
Tomatoes | 2 minced |
Turmeric | ½ Tsp. |
Coriander Powder | 1 Tsp. |
Red Chili powder | 1 Tsp. |
Sugar | ½ Tsp. |
Salt | To taste |
Garam Masala | 1 Tsp. |
Kasthuri Methi | 1 Tbsp. |
Paneer | 1 Cup, Cubed |
Fresh or Frozen Peas | 1 Cup |
Fresh Cream | 3-4 Tbsp. |
Method:
- To a pan add oil, cumin seeds, slit green chilies, minced onion, ginger garlic paste and Sauté well till the onions turn colour.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy. This should take around 10 minutes in medium flame.
- Add turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder and continue to cook for few more minutes.
- Keep adding water in batches as it evaporates. Add water to adjust consistency.
- Add sugar, Salt to taste, garam masala, and crushed kasthuri methi.
- Add a cup of fresh or frozen peas, cubed paneer and continue to cook for couple more minutes.
- Add generous amount of heavy cream and simmer for a minute or two and we are done.
- Serve Hot with Bread of your choice.
Tips & Variation:
- Feel free to add cashew paste while cooking the gravy to make it even richer and creamier.
- Cut back on the fresh cream if counting on calories
- This gravy works great to make Aloo Mattar, gobi mattar or just Malai Paneer.
- Replace Boiled and cubed Potatoes for Aloo Mattar or Boiled florets of cauliflower for Gobi Mattar.
- Skipping the peas is going to make Malai Paneer.
Looks tasty 🙂
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