Indian Curry Recipe - Green Peas & Cheese Curry

Green Peas and Cheese Curry

 

Number of Servings: 8-10

 

Ingredients :

8 oz. Paneer or extra firm Tofu
12 oz or 1.5 cup green peas or Matar (fresh or frozen)
½ cup yogurt (beaten)
½ cup tomatoes (chopped)
½ cup onions
2-3 green chilly (finely chopped, adjust quantity according to preference)
2 teaspoons cilantro or coriander (chopped)
2 – 3 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil
Spice:
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 pinch of Asafoetida (optional)
salt to taste

Garnish:
3 teaspoons cilantro or coriander leaves (chopped)

Method :

1.   Make Paneer and cut in 1 inch cubes.
2.   Heat ghee. Fry Paneer or Tofy in ghee until golden light color and take out.
3.   In separate pan, heat ghee again. Add onions and fry till light golden brown.
4.   Add spices and and salt and stir well for few seconds.
5.   Add tomatoes and stir well for few minutes.
6.   Add yogurt and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
7.   Add the peas and stir all well again.
8.   Few minutes before serving add the friend paneer and stir gently.
9.   Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Indian bread or rice.

Source : Food India