Mattar Paneer or Peas Paneer, Microwaved
 
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Ingredients
  • Paneer cubes- 1 cup
  • Frozen Peas, thawed- 1 cup
  • Onion, minced, medium-size- 1
  • Green chilies- 2
  • Ginger minced- ½ inch slice
  • Chili powder- ½ tsp
  • Cumin powder- ½ tsp
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp
  • Tomato paste or fresh tomato puree- 5 tbsp
  • Cashew nuts - 8
  • Cilantro chopped- 2 tbsp
  • Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Water- 4 tbsp
  • Microwave proof dish with lid - for microwave cooking
Instructions
  1. To a blender jar, add onion, green chilies, and ginger, grind to a smooth paste.
  2. Place a wide non-skillet pan over medium heat, add oil, add the ground onion paste; fry for 5 minutes until the raw smell of onion goes away.
  3. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and the peas along with 1 tbsp water; combine well.
  4. Transfer the peas masala to a microwave-proof dish, close it with the lid, and microwave at high power for 3 minutes.
  5. To the above peas masala, add salt to taste, paneer cubes, cashew nuts, 3 tbsp water and mix gently.
  6. Cover the dish and again microwave for another 2 minutes and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice, chapati, naan, etc.
Notes
Adjust the spice level of this dish accordingly.
If you don't have a microwave, you can make it in a saucepan over stovetop, after the peas have cooked well, add the paneer, cashew nuts, salt and cook for few minutes. Don't mash or break the paneer.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/easy-matar-paneer-or-peas-paneer-microwave-recipe/