Matar Paneer

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat until it’s shimmering hot. Add the paneer, then turn the heat down a little. Fry until it starts to brown at the edges, then turn it over and brown on each side. Remove the paneer from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.

2. 2

   Put the ginger, cumin, turmeric, ground coriander and chilli in the pan, and fry everything for 1 min.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes, mashing them with the back of a spoon and simmer everything for 5 mins until the sauce smells fragrant. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick. Season well.

4. 4

   Add the peas and simmer for a further 2 mins, then stir in the paneer and sprinkle over the garam masala.

5. 5

   Divide between two bowls, top with coriander leaves and serve with naan bread, roti or rice.