Cheese & Peas, Please (Paneer, Panir) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Yet another Indian restaurant staple, this recipe of sweet green peas combined with protein-rich paneer is a substantially satiating side dish. Paneer is an Indian cheese that you can make yourself at home. I use Homemade Paneer (Panir - Indian Cheese). Recipe courtesy Betty Crocker's Indian Home Cooking. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) |
1 teaspoon cumin seed |
1 cup finely chopped red onion |
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger |
1 large tomato, finely chopped (1 cup) |
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne, to taste) |
1 teaspoon garam masala |
16 ounces frozen green peas |
2 cups paneer cheese (1/2-inch cubes) |
1 1/2 cups water |
Directions:
1. Heat butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds; sizzle 15-30 seconds.
2. Add onion and ginger; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until onion is golden brown.
3. Stir in tomato and cilantro. Cook 1-2 minutes or until tomato is softened.
4. Stir in salt, ground red pepper and garam masala. Cook 1 minute.
5. Stir in frozen peas, paneer and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
6. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until peas are tender and sauce thickens slightly.
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