Spicy Mutter Paneer | Two Jade Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 lengthwise slices fresh ginger (each 1 1/2 inches long, 1 inch wide, and 1/2 inch thick)
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 fresh green chilies (Thai, cayenne, or serrano), stems removed, but seeds intact
• 2 tablespoons light oil
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup tomato sauce, canned or homemade
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas (no need to thaw)
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (or half-and-half)
• 8 ounces paneer
• 1/4 cup light oil for the frying pan