How to make matar paneer ki sabzi at home?

Ingredients

450gms /1lb shelled Mutter (green peas)

250gms / 1/2lb Paneer How to make paneer

2 medium onions (chopped)

6 cloves garlic (crushed)

1 tbsp grated ginger

2 green chilies (chopped)

250gms / 1/2 lb tomatoes (peeled and sliced)

Salt To Taste

1cup curd / plain yogurt

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp coriander seeds

4 bay leaves

2 cups water

1/2 cup ghee / vegetable oil

To Garnish

Garam masala powder

Chopped coriander leaves

Method

1 Make a paste by grinding together half the onions, the garlic and coriander seeds.

2 Heat the ghee in a frying pan and cut the paneer into 2.5-cm/1-inch cubes. Fry the paneer to a light brown and remove to drain on a plate.

3 Add the remaining onion and the ginger to the ghee / oil in a pan and add the bay leaves and fry until the onion is golden brown.

4 Add the turmeric and the paste mixture and fry until the ghee starts to separate.

5 Add the paneer and mutter (peas) along with the yogurt, chili, tomato and salt. Stir for 5- 6 minutes over low heat.

6 Pour in the water and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Serve the matar paneer sprinkled with garam masala and coriander.