Mattar- Paneer Curry (without onion & garlic) | Green Peas-Cottage cheese curry

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Mattar(Green peas)-Paneer(Indian Cottage cheese) curry is an authentic and traditional curry of North India especially served with chapathis.We love this combination very much but this is the first time I tried a dish without onion and garlic.The recipe is adapted from here,it's quite easy and delicious.The curry is also thick and creamy.So,Try & enjoy !!!


Ingredients
green peas 2 cups(refer notes)
paneer 1/2 lb /250gms
tomatoes 3 medium chopped
ginger 1 tbsp
coriander powder 1 tbsp
turmeric powder
chilli powder 1/2 tsp
corn starch 1tbsp
paprika 1/2 tsp
sugar 1/2 tsp
cinnamon 1"strand
bay leaves 2
cumin seeds 1 tsp
oil 3tbsp
salt to taste


Method
-Cut the paneer in cubes and heat oil in apan,add the paneer pieces.Fry till evely slight browned.Remove on a paper towel.
-Mix the corn starch in 3 tbsp of water and mix well without lumps.
-Blend the tomatoes and ginger to a smooth paste.
-Heat the same oil in the pan and add cumin seeds,let it crackle.
-Add the bay leaves,asafoetida and cinnamon strand.Fry for few seconds.
-Add the tomato paste,coriander powder,chilli powder,turmeric powder,paprika and let the mixture cook until it reduces to half.
-Now add the green peas and 1/4 cup of water.Cook on medium heat until the peas becomes tender and add salt,paneer pieces.
-Add the cornstarch mix to thicken the gravy and let it cook for 3-4 mniutes.Add the sugar and mix.
-Serve warm with chapathis !!


Servings~ 2-3 adults


NOTES
* I used the frozen packet of peas ,you can use fresh or frozen.If you are using frozen,thaw before you cook.
* You can even add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for added flavor.
* You can omit corn starch if you don't like the consistency.