Halwai April 2, 2023

Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp – Ghee or Vegetable oil
• 250 g – Paneer cubes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• A few chopped Mint leaves
• A few chopped Coriander leaves
• 3 chopped Green chillies
• 3 Cloves of Garlic
• 1 piece of sliced Ginger
• 1 tsp turmeric, chilli powder, Garam Masala
• Salt to taste
• 250 g tiny button Mushrooms
• 250 g frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 175 g plain yogurt mixed with 1 tsp Corn flour
• Tomatoes and Coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

  1. Heat the ghee or oil in a pan and fry the paneer cubes until they are golden brown.
  2. Remove and drain on a kitchen paper.
  3. Grind onion, mint, coriander, chillies, garlic and ginger to a smooth paste.
  4. Remove and mix in the turmeric and chill powder and the garam masala and salt.
  5. Remove excess ghee or oil from the pan leaving about 1 tbsp.
  6. Heat and fry the paste until the raw-onion smell disappears and the oil separates.
  7. Add mushrooms, peas and paneer. Mix well and fry.
  8. Cool the mixture and gradually fold in the yogurt. Simmer for about 10 mins.
  9. Garnish with tomatoes and coriander and serve hot.

Recipe courtesy of Sarita