Ingredients
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2 cups paneer cheese, cubes
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5 tablespoons vegetable oil or 5 tablespoons ghee
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro
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1 cup diced tomato, with juice
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1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
Instructions
- Heat 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet and saute the paneer in batches (add more oil if necessary), until lightly browned, and drain on paper toweling.
- In a large pan, heat the 3 tbsp oil or ghee and cook the onion, ginger and garlic until the onion is tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook until the spices become fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Add the paneer, water, and peas and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce is thick and smooth.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.