Microwave Paneer Matar

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

cooking time:

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