Matar Paneer (Green Peas And Cottage Cheese Gravy)

Matar paneer is a very classic and popular North indian dish. It is a very simple yet delicious and flavorful dish. It is also quite easy to prepare it . This is one of my all-time favorite dishes which I make very frequently. My son loves paneer a lot and anything made out of paneer makes him always happy. But thinking of it, who doesn't like paneer? We all do, right! 

Ingredients:-

• 200 gms cottage cheese / paneer (cut in cubes)
• 1 cup green peas
• 3 tomatoes
• 2 onions (finely chopped) 
• 2 green chillies (broken into two pieces)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp all spice powder / garam masala powder
• salt to taste  
• few coriander leaves

Method:-

• Immerse paneer cubes in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
• Grind tomatoes along with cumin seeds and 1 tbsp coriander leaves. Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add onions and saute till light golden.
• Add green peas and ginger-garlic paste. Saute well.
• Add ground tomato mixture along with green chillies, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and all-spice powder.
• Cook on slow flame till oil separates.
• Add paneer cubes and ½ cup water.
• Mix well and bring to a boil.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. 
• Serve hot with roti's or rice.

Notes:-

• You may also shallow fry paneer in 1 tbsp oil instead of immersing in hot water.
• You may adjust the water as per required consistency.

Happy Cooking!!

Paneer Bhurji Sandwich (Scrambled Cottage Cheese Sandwich)

I love sandwiches. It is surely a quick life-saver. Be it an early morning breakfast, kids tiffin box, tea time snacks, lunch boxes picnics or even party platters. I mean, who can say a no to sandwiches? I can't. And the best part about making a sandwich is that there are no limitations.You may create your own fillings, use leftover vegetables or add your favorite toppings. You can also grill, bake, toast or even eat it raw. I made these delicious paneer bhurji sandwiches for breakfast today. These sandwiches are quite simple to make and healthy too.

Ingredients for paneer bhurji:-

• 100 grams paneer / cottage cheese (crumbled)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1 capsicum (finely chopped)
• 2 green chillies(finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp oil
• ¼ tsp red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp cumin powder 
• ¼ tsp pepper powder
• a pinch of all spice powder
• few coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• salt to taste 

Method:-

• Add red chilli powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, all spice powder and salt to paneer.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add onions and saute till it is transparent.
• Add capsicum and green chillies. Saute well for a minute.
• Add crumbled paneer and mix continuously till the mixture has dried.
• Keep aside. 

Ingredients for chutney:-

• ½ cup coriander leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ lemon juice  
• ¼ tsp aniseed powder 
• 5 mint leaves
• 4 green chillies

Method:-

• Grind all the ingredients together to a smooth paste.

Ingredients for assembling sandwich:-

• 12 slices of bread
• butter as per required

Method:-

• Grease the grill lightly.
• Spread butter on one side of each bread.
• Spread chutney on top.
• Place paneer bhurji between two bread slices.
• Grill and serve hot.

Notes:-

• You may use leftover bhurji to make this sandwich.
• You may add 1 small chopped tomato in bhurji for a slight tangy taste.
• You may use green peas too in the bhurji.

Happy  Cooking!!

Paneer Butter Masala

I make Paneer Butter Masala very often as my son is a huge fan of paneer.  It is also among his favourite paneer dishes and a huge hit among all my family & friends. Thanks to my lovely Mom for teaching me this yummy and irresistible dish as it's a huge life-savour especially when I have unexpected guests at home. It is very easy and quick to prepare. I recommend this dish to everyone.. Do try it once at least.

Ingredients:-

• 200 gms paneer (cut in cubes)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 3 tomatoes (cut in quarters)
• 4 tbsp butter 
• 4 tbsp fresh cream
• 1 tsp oil
• ½ tsp red chilli pdr
• ½ tsp cumin pdr
• ½ tsp pepper pdr
• salt to taste
• few chopped coriander leaves (for garnishing)

Method:-

• Saute paneer cubes in 1 tbsp oil and keep aside.
• In a pan, add tomatoes, onions, cumin pdr, red chilli pdr and 3 cups water.
• Boil till tomatoes and onions are tender.
• Keep aside to cool.
• When the mixture is cooles, blend it well. Keep aside.
• In a wok, heat oil and add 2 tbsp butter.
• Add the blended puree to the butter and stir well.
• Add pepper pdr and salt. Mix well. 
• When the raw smell disappers, add the remaining 2 tbsp butter and paneer cubes and fresh cream. Mix well.  
• Cook on slow flame for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with zeera rice or naan.

Notes:-

• You may add ½ tsp of kasuri methi at the time of adding fresh cream.
• You may add 4 tbsp milk along with 1 tsp curd instead of fresh cream.
• You may add 2 tbsp cashew pdr for a more richer taste. 

Happy Cooking!! 

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