Indian Green Peas with Paneer Recipe

Name: Indian Green Peas with Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen green peas; 1/4 pound paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed; 1 tablespoon ghee, clarified butter, or vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup grated onion; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see Note); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup shelled fresh or frozen green peas
1/4 pound paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed
1 tablespoon ghee, clarified butter, or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup grated onion
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see Note)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Cook the peas in boiling salted water for 2 minutes or until tender.
2
Drain well and set aside.
3
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the paneer and 1 teaspoon of the ghee and cook, turning often, until browned on all sides.
5
Transfer to a bowl of cool water; drain and set aside.
6
Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining ghee, the cumin, turmeric, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick.
7
Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
8
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, and salt and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the onion begins to brown.
9
Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes or until they begin to break down.
10
Stir in the yogurt, peas, and paneer.
11
Add 1/2 cup water and the garam masala, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
12
Discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
13
Serve with a sprinkling of the cilantro on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen green peas, 1/4 pound paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed, 1 tablespoon ghee, clarified butter, or vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Indian Green Peas with Paneer falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indian Green Peas with Paneer

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