Mutter Paneer Curry/ Paneer and Peas Gravy

Ingredients

Paneer/ Persian cheese cubed-1cup

Peas parboiled-1cup

Onions big finely chopped-1

Tomato medium finely chopped-1

Garlic clove sliced-1

Dried Mint leaves-2tbsp

Turmeric powder-1tsp

Salt to taste

Grind the following into smooth paste:

Coconut-1/4cup

Cashewnuts-8

Green chilly-2-4

Roasted coriander seeds-2tbsp

Ginger-1/2"

Garlic clove-2-3

For tempering:

Cumin seeds-1tsp

Cinnamon stick-1"

Method

Heat enough oil in a pan add cumin seeds and cinnamon stick, fry for a minute. Add onions and garlic saute for few minutes, now add the parboiled peas and paneer saute for few more minutes and add the finely chopped tomato. Now add the dried mint leaves, turmeric and ground paste. Season with salt and add required water. Bring to boil and simmer until the raw smell of masala leaves and the gravy thickens. Serve hot with Roti/ Chapati.