Vegetable Recipes - Panir Mattar Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 2-3 tablespoons oil

• 125 g/4 oz panir (curd cheese), cut into

• 1 cm/1/2 inch cubes

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

• 75 ml/3 fl oz water

• 250 g/8 oz shelled peas

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh root ginger

• 2 fresh green chilies, finely chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander sprigs salt

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan, add the panir and fry until golden, turning gently and taking care not to burn it.  Remove from the pan and set aside.

2. Add the onions to the pan and fry until colored, then remove and set aside. Add the measured water, and salt to taste, to the pan and bring to the boil.

3. Add the peas and sugar, cover and simmer until the peas are almost tender. If necessary, uncover and cook for 1 minute to evaporate any liquid.

4. Return the onions to the pan, add the ginger and chilies, and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes, then very gently stir in the panir.

5. Heat through for 2 minutes, then stir in the garam masala and coriander. Serve immediately.