Jhatpat Matar Paneer

This weekend seems exceptionally lazy. Maybe its the whether...gloomy , rainy and cozy! Its gets nice and cool here in Nasik , unlike the humidity in Mumbai!  But watching the streets outside , you just tend to lose the motivation to step out , even it be for leisure. But lazing at home is fun at times though! Just sit back and watch the rains , grab a cup of tea and chill! Its only these rains which gives homemakers like me a chance and a reason to relax....
So not much mehnat this weekend! A shortcut subji , which is sure to spice up your weekend , even if you think its vegeterian! But it sure is special , and no one would make out that its made with least efforts! So comeon , lets grab the secret!

Ingredients:

150 gms Cubed Paneer
1 Cup Green Peas
1 large Onion Sliced
1 medium Tomato Diced
2-3 cloves Garlic
1 Inch Ginger
8-10 Cashewnuts
1 inch Cinammom Stick
2 Cloves
3-5 Black Peppercorns
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Red chilly powder
2 tsp Kitchen King Masala /Garam Masala
1 Tsp Namak Shamak
1/2 Tsp Sugar
1-2 Tsp Cream (optional)
1-2 Tbsp Oil
Chopped Coriander for garnish

Mix onion,tomatoes,cashewnuts,ginger garlic ,cinammom ,cloves,peppercorns and cumin seeds with 1 tsp Oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 5-10 minsuntil onion softens.

Grind the mixture to a smooth puree.
Heat the remaining oil and fry the paneer until light brown and transfer on a plate.

 Now add the puree to the oil and saute till oil floats on top. Now add the tumeric , red chilly powder and kitchen king masala and mix. Add the green peas and salt,sugar and mix. Add 1 cup water and cover and cook for 3-5 mins till the peas are cooked.

Now add the paneer cubes and mix. Add the cream and stir.
Simmer for 1 min.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander. Serve hot with roits or parathas.