Ingredients

• 250 g - paneer (cottage cheese).
• 2 cups - fresh peas.
• 3 - medium sized onions.
• 6 - medium sized tomatoes.
• 6 cloves - garlic.
• 1 tsp - shredded ginger.
• 2 tsp - shredded coconut.
• 2 - cloves.
• 1 tsp - cinnamon powder.
• 1 - elaichi.
• 6 - cashew nuts.
• 2 - almonds.
• 1 tbsp - oil.
• 1 tsp - haldi powder.
• 2 tsp - garam masala.
• 1 tsp - red chilli powder.
• Chopped coriander or cilantro.
• 1 tsp - butter.
• Onion and lemon to garnish.

How to Make Peas and Paneer Masala

• Steam peas for 10 mins or till they become soft.
• Cut paneer into small square pieces and deep fry in oil till they become brown.
• Put ginger, garlic, onions, cloves, elaichi, coconut, cinnamon, cashews and almonds in the blender. Make a fine paste out of them.
• Also, make tomato paste out of tomatoes and a pinch of sugar.
• In a frying pan, put 1/2 tbsp of oil and add the ginger garlic paste.
• When it becomes brown, add tomato paste.
• Add haldi, chilli powder and garam masala.
• Add 1 cup of water. Let the mixture boil for 5 mins.
• Now, add paneer pieces and boil for 10 mins in medium flame.
• Once the paneer becomes soft, add the cooked peas and switch off the stove.
• Add coriander and 1 tsp of butter on top of the masala.
• Serve with fresh onion pieces and lemon pieces.