Mattar Paneer (Cheese and Peas)

Ingredients

Masala Paste

• 3 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped

• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 

• 1-2 Thai green chilis, chopped

• 1/2 piece of ginger, chopped

• 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped (or ½ tsp.ginger paste)

• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

• 10-12 cashew nuts

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon, cinnamon powder

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

Paneer and Peas

• 2 T. oil or ghee

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 8 oz. block of paneer - sliced, grilled and then cubed 

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 T. dried fenugreek leaves (methi)

• 1 T. whipping cream 

• 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen

• 1 cup water

• Salt to taste