Matter Paneer Made Simple

16 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp. whole brown mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.)
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed
  • 3 Tbs. reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar
  • 1 8-oz. pkg. paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

  1. 1
    Puree onion in food processor.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in pot over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add mustard seeds, cumin and bay leaf.
  4. 4
    Cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  5. 5
    Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned.
  6. 6
    Stir in tomato sauce, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, salt and paprika.
  7. 7
    Simmer 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  8. 8
    Add up to 1/2 cup water if sauce is too thick.
  9. 9
    Stir in peas, sour cream and sugar.
  10. 10
    Simmer 5 minutes, or until peas are heated through.
  11. 11
    Fold in paneer, and cook 3 minutes more.
  12. 12
    Remove bay leaf, and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.

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