Mattar Paneer

Step 1

Make a paste by grinding together half the onions, the garlic and coriander seeds.

Step 2

Heat the ghee in a frying pan and cut the paneer into 2.5-cm/1-inch cubes. Fry the paneer to a light brown and remove to drain on a plate.

Step 3

Add the remaining onion and the ginger to the ghee / oil in a pan and add the bay leaves and fry until the onion is golden brown.

Step 4

Add the turmeric and the paste mixture and fry until the ghee starts to separate.

Step 5

Add the paneer and mutter (peas) along with the yogurt, chili, tomato and salt. Stir for 5-6 minutes over low heat.

Step 6

Pour in the water and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Serve the matar paneer sprinkled with garam masala and coriander.