Quick & Easy Mutter Paneer

Quick & Easy Mutter Paneer

When it comes to Indian vegetarian cuisine, Paneer dish is a must. Paneer also represents Punjabi cuisine. Mutter paneer is one of the most frequently ordered dishes in the restaurants. This is a quick recipe for mouthwatering mutter paneer [Under 15 minutes and without onions].



Ingredients:

For Mutter Paneer (4 servings)



Paneer [Indian cottage cheese]?1 lbs cubes

Mutter [Green peas] ? 2 cups fresh or frozen

Tomato puree- ½ cup

Ginger paste ? 1 tbsp

Garlic paste- 1 tbsp

Cashew paste ? 1 tbsp

Yogurt ? 1 cup

Cumin seeds [Jeera] ?1 tsp

Turmeric powder- 1 tsp

Red chili powder ? 1 tsp

Coriander powder ? 1 tsp

Kitchen king masala ? 1 tsp

Dry kasoori methi ? 1 tbsp

Light cream or whole milk ? 1 cup

Cooking oil ? 1 tbsp

Honey- ½ tbsp

Salt as per taste



Method:

Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add paneer pieces to the pan any shallow fry them until light golden brown. Drain on a kitchen towel and keep aside.  
In the same pan, add cumin seeds and ginger, garlic paste. Fry till it turns golden in color.  
Now add cumin seeds. Sauté for a minute. Now add tomato puree and also add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, kitchen king masala to it. Let it simmer for 3-4 minute.  
Take the pan off the heat and gradually add yogurt to the gravy. Keep stirring. Now add cashews paste and mix well.  
Add frozen or fresh peas and fried paneer cubes to the gravy. Add a cup of light cream or whole milk and salt to taste. Also add honey to balance the flavor. Bring it to a boil.  
Let it simmer on medium low heat for 8 minutes.  
Add finally add dry kasoori methi to mutter paneer and mix well.  
The whole process will take less than 15 minutes, so it?s a quick and easy delight.  
Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy Mutter Paneer with fresh roti/naan or fragrant basmati rice.