This is a quick and easy weeknight version of a favorite indian dish. Make your own paneer or use store-bought for a super quick meal. It seems like a simple recipe, but the result is delicious.
Time it will Take
15 minutes hands on, 20 minutes total
1 can tomato paste mixed with 2/3c water
1 can peas
1 package paneer cut into cubes
1t cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1t garam masala
4t lemon
1 green chile finely chopped (optional)
1/4t cayenne (or to taste)
1t ginger paste
3/4t salt
1/4t sugar
8oz milk or half and half
4oz butter (unsalted)
Directions
In a large bowl mix tomato paste with water. Add lemon, cumin, garam masala, ginger, salt, sugar, chile, milk, and cayenne. Mix well.
Melt half the butter in a wok over moderate heat. When hot add the panner and gently fry until cubes are golden. Add tomato mixture and peas. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining butter. Serve with Basmati Rice and other indian sides.
Kitchen notes
Ground roasted cumin is very easy to make. Set a skillet over high heat and when hot add seeds. Toast for about a minute or until fragrant. Grind with mortar and pestle. In a pinch I have added ground cumin to the wok first and let it roast for a minute, then added the tomato mixture, sauteing the paneer in a separate skillet.
My husband can't tolerate the spice, so I usually skip the chile and stick with just the cayenne. I add another 1/8t cayenne to my own serving.
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