Matar Paneer (Microwave)

Ingredients:

 

1. 6"-7" round dish or 2" high with cover
2. 100g paneer - grated
3. 1 cup shelled peas
4. 2 tbsp. oil
5. 1 medium size onion
6. 1-2 green chillies
7. 1/2" piece ginger
8. 6 tbsp. ready made tomato puree
9. 1/4- red chilli powder
10. 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
11. 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
12. Cashewnuts - optional
13. Salt to taste

 

Preparation:  Grind together onion, green chillies, ginger and fry this masala for 4 to 5 minutes in a non-stick pan. Add tomato puree, garam masala, cumin powder, peas and sprinkle 1 tbsp. water. Now transfer this to a micro dish and micro high for 3 minutes. Add salt, grated paneer 5 tbsp. water and cashew nuts and mix gently. Cover the dish and again micro wave for 2 minutes and stand for another 2 minutes. Finally, garnish with fresh coriander and green chili. Serve hot.