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Mutter Paneer

Ingredients:

Paneer 200 grams
Cooked green peas 1 cup
Onion 1
Tomatoes 1
Bay leaves 2
Cloves 3-4
Black pepper powder 1/4 tsp
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp
Green chilli 1
Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Poppy seeds 1 tbsp
Roasted cumin powder 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp
Vegetable oil 5-6
Salt to taste
Green coriander leaves for garnishing




Directions:

# Heat oil in a pan / kadhai.
# Cut paneer into small cubes. Fry over medium heat until light brown. Turn pieces while frying. Be very careful as it splatters.
Keep aside the paneer pieces.
# Cut onion, tomato and green chilli. Grind it in mixie and make paste. Add ginger-garlic paste.
# Heat remaining oil and fry bay leaves and cloves for 30 secs. Add the paste and fry on medium heat until golden brown (The oil starts separating from the mixture).
# Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, poppey seeds and salt. Mix well. Add green peas and fry for 2-3 minutes.
# Add water just enough to make thick gravy. Bring the gravy to boil.
# Add paneer pieces. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
# Garnish with chopped green coriander leaves and serve hot.