Mattar Paneer ~ Indian Pressed Cheese with Peas

Ingredients

• 1
  
  cup paneer, cubed
  
• 1 1/2
  
  cups frozen or fresh peas
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon oil
  
• 1
  
  onion, finely chopped
  
• 1/4
  
  cup ground or crushed unsalted tomatoes, canned
  
• 1 1/2
  
  tablespoons Arvinda’s Curry Masala
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon salt
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon sugar
  
• 1/2
  
  cup light cream
  
• 1/4
  
  cup ground almonds
  
• 1/2
  
  cup water
  
• 1/4
  
  cup cilantro, to garnish
  
• 1/2
  
  teaspoon Arvinda’s Garam Masala, to garnish (optional)
  

Directions

1. In a pan, heat oil on medium heat and fry onions until caramelized, approximately 10 minutes.
2. Add ground tomatoes and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add Arvinda’s Curry Masala, salt and sugar. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add peas and cubed paneer and mix well.
3. Add cream and almonds. Stir. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add water. Simmer for another 5-8 minutes. This dish should have a thick creamy sauce.
4. Garnish with cilantro and Arvinda’s Garam Masala. Serve with Indian flatbreads and rice.