A creamy and rich north indian curry recipe prepared from paneer cubes
and green peas. Can be served with roti, kulchas and even plain rice. Try this recipe
and let me know in the comments how it turned out.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Masala paste:
*Oil- 1 tbsp
*Jeera- 1 tsp
*Green cardamom- 2 nos
*Dalchini- 1’’ 2 sticks
*Fennel seeds- 1 tsp
*Cashewnuts- 10-12 nos
*Garlic cloves- 10-12 nos
*Onion- 1 nos (sliced)
*Tomatoes- 2 nos (roughly chopped)
*Green chilies- 2 nos
*Coriander leaves- 1 cup
*Mint leaves- 1 cup
Other Ingredients:
*Fresh paneer- 200 gms (cut into cubes)
*Green peas- 1 cup (fresh or frozen)
*Potatoes- 1 nos (large, cubed)
*Onion- 1 nos (finely chopped)
*Oil- 2 tbsp
*Garam masala powder- ¼ tsp
*salt- to taste
Red chili powder- 1 tsp
*Coriander leaves- 1 tbsp
*Kasuri methi- 1 tsp (crushed)
PROCEDURE:
For Masala paste:
*Heat oil in a pan. Add whole spices and allow to splutter.
*Now add cashewnuts, garlic pods, green chilies and fry till the
cashews and garlic turn light golden.
*Now add onion and tomatoes and some salt and saute well.
*Now add coriander leaves, mint leaves, mix well.
*Switch off the the flame and let it cool down.
*Take it in a mixer jar and grind it smoothly.
*Flavorful masala paste is ready. Set this aside.
*Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
*Add chopped onions and fry for 2 mins.
*Now add ginger garlic paste and red chili powder and saute well.
*Add green peas and potatoes and some salt. Fry for a few minutes.
*Now add the masala paste and mix well.
*Add water to adjust the consistency.
*Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
*Remove the gravy in a kadhai.
*Allow it to come to a boil and check for seasoning.
*Lower the flame and add the paneer cubes.
*Add garam masala powder and sprinkle coriander seeds.
*Mix gently and simmer for 5 minutes.
*Serve hot with Butter kulchas.
TIPS:
*Usually in paneer dishes, paneer is shallow fried before adding to the
gravy. But the paneer pieces won’t be
tender and juicy and it will turn dense.
*So, the best and the tastier option is to cook the paneer on low flame
without frying.
*Do try this recipe. It's a bit elaborate but trust me when you see
your family members licking fingers and asking for more, you’ll fell it's worth
the efforts. Enjoy!
