Paneer-Peas Kothambirwala (Maami's Corner)

This is a rich, fresh cream based curry, with plenty of coriander leaves flavouring it.

INGREDIENTS:

Paneer/cottage cheese: 200 g cubed

Green peas: 100 g cooked

Fresh cream: 100 ml

Onion: 3

Ginger: 1’ piece

Garlic: 10 pods

Green chilli: 6

Coriander powder: 1/2tsp

Coriander leaves: 100 g

Cinnamon: ½” piece

Cloves: 2

Bay leaf: 1

Oil: 2 tbsps

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Cook the onion in 1/2cup water, cool & grind with ginger, garlic & green chillies.

Heat oil in pan, fry paneer, remove from oil. Add whole spices, ground paste, sauté till fragrant & light brown in colour.

Add coriander powder, fresh cream & chopped coriander leaves.

Keep stirring till cream heats up.

Put in the fried paneer & peas.

Mix well.

Serve with rotis or ghee rice.