Mutter Paneer Masala

Ingredients

• 1 cup Peas, frozen
  
• 1/2 lb. low-fat Paneer
  
• 2 medium size Tomatoes
  
• 1 Tbsp. Oil
  
• Pinch of Asafoetida
  
• 1 tsp. Cumin seeds
  
• 1 Tbsp. Ginger Paste
  
• ½ tsp. Turmeric powder
  
• ½ tsp. Chilli powder
  
• 1 tsp. Coriander powder
  
• 1 tsp. Garam masala
  
• 2 Bay leaves
  
• 1 medium size Cinnamon stick
  

Method

• Cut the paneer into half inch pieces.
• Heat 1tsp of oil in a pan, add the cubed paneer; fry for 2-3 minutes, until they gently turn to golden brown on all sides. Take the paneer out and place on a paper towel so the extra oil is absorbed.
  
• Blend the chopped tomatoes and ginger to make a paste.
  
• Heat the oil in a saucepan.
  
• When oil is ready, add the asafoetida, cumin seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon; fry for a few seconds.
  
• Add the tomato paste, coriander, turmeric, chili powder and paprika.;mix well.
  
• Cook until the mixture reduces to half.
  
• Add the green peas and 1/4 cup of water. cook on medium heat pan should be covered.
  
• When the peas are tender,then add fried paneer and salt.
  

Note

• Add 1 tablespoon fresh chopped methi leaves or 1/2 tablespoon dried methi leaves for garnishing or alternate with chopped cilantro leaves.
• Alternate tomatoes with store bought tomato paste.