Mattar Paneer

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Mattar Paneer

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peas
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 cup fried paneer
• 4 small tomatoes diced(1 can of diced tomatoes)
• 1/2" ginger grated
• 1/2 tsp of garam masala
• 1/2 tsp of chili powder
• 1/4 cup of oil (or 3 tbs butter)
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 " cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)

Method:
Cook peas till tender and set aside. In a pan heat the oil on medium heat. Add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, ginger and swish it around for a couple of minutes and then add onions. Using a large spoon, saute the onions till they look wilted. Next add the tomatoes and continue to saute/cook on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Keep stirring till the cooking contents becomes mushy like a thick sauce and all the raw smell disappears. Add garam masala, chili powder, sugar and simmer for a couple minutes. Finally combine cooked peas, salt and simmer for another couple minutes and turn off the heat.
Cooking tips:
Add fresh chopped cilantro, onions just before serving. Use the less or more of the liquid from the cooked peas to make the gravy the consistency you prefer. When everything cools down, the gravy will tend to thicken. Saute 1 pod of finely chopped garlic along with the onions to kick up the flavour. Combine 1/4 cup of heavy cream to enhance flavour.
Serving tips:
Serve chappatis, puris, rotis or flavored rice.