Matar Paneer Recipe - Vegetarian Dish from Punjab, India

Ingredients

• 8 oz (227 g) of paneer or extra firm tofu
• 12 oz (340 g) or 1.5 cup of fresh or frozen green peas or Matar
• 0.5 cup of beaten yogurt
• 0.5 cup of chopped tomatoes
• 0.5 cup of onions
• 2 – 3 finely chopped green chilis (adjust quantity according to preference)
• 2 tsp of chopped cilantro or coriander
• 2 – 3 tbsp of ghee or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp of ginger paste
• 1 tsp of garlic paste
• 1 tsp of turmeric powder
• 1 tsp of garam masala powder
• A pinch of asafoetida (optional)
• salt to taste
• 3 tsp of chopped cilantro or coriander leaves