Saturday 30 July 2011

Paneer with Mushroom and Peas v

8 oz paneer cubed
3 tbsps vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
A few fresh mint leaves chopped
1/2 bundle coriander chopped
3 green chilies
3 garlic cloves
1 inch piece of ginger sliced finely
Salt to taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chili powder
6 curry leaves
1/2 tsp All spice powder
225 gms small button mushrooms
2 cups frozen peas
3/4 cup yogurt whisked with 1 tsp cornstarch

Heat oil in a karahi and fry the paneer cubes till golden brown. Remove and drain any excess oil.

Grind the onion, mint, coriander, chilies, garlic and ginger until you hav a fairly smooth paste. Remove into a bowl and stir in the chili powder and turmeric powder.

Leave only 1 tbsp oil in the karahi, add the curry leaves and fry for a minute or until fragrant then add the paste and salt to taste fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until the oil separates.
Add the mushrooms, thawed peas and paneer and mix well. Cool the mixture and gradually fold in the yogurt. Simmer for about 5 mins until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well mixed. Add the all spice and garnish with mint and serve.

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