Matar paneer(paneer with green peas)

• 250 grams paneer(indian cottage cheese-cut into small cubes)
• 2 medium onions(chopped finely)
• 2 medium tomatoes(chopped)
• 100 grams green peas(blanched)
• 1 an inch piece of ginger
• 6 clove garlic
• 3 green chillies
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 salt to taste
• 3 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 slice of lemon
• 1 coriander leaves for garnish

1. grind the garlic,ginger and green chilli to a coarse paste either in a food processor or a mortar & pestle
2. heat oil in a saucepan.when hot add the garlic ginger & chili paste
3. saute for a minute then add the onions.saute until it starts browning a little
4. add the cumin powder, coriander powder,turmeric powder and salt.add a little water and saute.
5. now add the tomatoes and fry til tomatoes turn tender
6. now add the peas and a half cup of water.cover & bring it to a boil
7. add the paneer cubes add a quarter cup of water more.cook uncovered on medium heat til the paneer gets tender.stir once or twice.
8. nw add the garam masala.squeeze the lemon slice into the curry.mix simmer for a minute.
9. garnish with coriander & serve hot with rotis or naan or rice

green peasblanched, ginger, clove garlic, green chillies, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt, vegetable oil, lemon, coriander

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/336166-matar-paneerpaneer-with-green-peas (may not work)