Matar Paneer (Peas with Paneer)
1 md Onion; peeled and chopped 1 1-inch cube fresh ginger -- peeled and chopped 6 tb Vegetable oil Paneer (see recipe); plus... 2 c Whey (from paneer) -OR- 8 oz -Tofu, and water
Ingredients
- 1medium onion; peeled and chopped
- 11-inch cube fresh ginger
- 1whole dried hot red pepper
- 1tbsp ground coriander seeds
- 1/4tsp ground turmeric
- 3medium tomatoes; peeled & minced
- 1tsp salt
- 1/8tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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1 md Onion
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peeled and chopped 1 1-inch cube fresh ginger -- peeled and chopped 6 tb Vegetable oil Paneer (see recipe)
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2 c Whey (from paneer) -OR- 8 oz -Tofu, and water 1 Whole dried hot red pepper 1 tb Ground coriander seeds 1/4 ts Ground turmeric 3 md Tomat
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peeled & minced 1 ts Salt 1/8 ts Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c Shelled fresh peas
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OR- 10 oz -defrosted frozen peas This Punjabi dish, with some variation in spices, is eaten over all of northern India
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Paneer is a fresh milk cheese with an interesting, slightly chewy consistency
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It's easy to make, but requires planning ahead
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You can substitute a diced 6- or 8-ounce cake of pressed tofu for it in this recipe