Paneer peas korma
Fried and grated paneer with peas in a smooth, spiced gravy
Paneer two ways, fried cubes and coarsely grated, with green peas in a silky gravy of onion, tomato, yogurt and cream, flavoured with whole spices, poppy seeds and cashews and then blended smooth. It's rich and mildly spiced. Serve hot with naan.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For the gravy
For the tempering
For the seasoning
To garnish
Method
0/8 doneStep 1: Cut three quarters of the 1 ⅛ lb paneer into cubes and coarsely grate the rest.
Step 2: Heat oil for deep frying and deep fry the paneer cubes until light golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
5 minStep 3: Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 5 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 bay leaves and 2 tbsp cashew nuts. When they sizzle, add 2 onions and sauté for 4 minutes.
5 minStep 4: Mix in 5 tomatoes, 9 oz plain yogurt, 3 tbsp single cream, 1 cup water, 2 tsp ginger paste, 2 tsp garlic paste and 2 tsp chilli paste and cook for 2 minutes.
2 minStep 5: Stir in 1 ½ tsp garam masala, 2 tsp coriander-cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.
Step 6: Take off the heat and cool slightly. Pick out the bay leaves and cinnamon, then blend the gravy until smooth.
Step 7: Return the gravy to the pan, add 10 ½ oz shelled peas, the grated paneer and the fried paneer and simmer until heated through and slightly thickened.
6 minStep 8: Garnish with 2 tbsp fresh coriander and serve hot with naan.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 560 kcal
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fat
- 42 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does paneer peas korma take?
- About 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of paneer?
- Firm tofu, pressed and cubed (vegan; season it well).
- What can I use instead of plain yogurt?
- Sour cream or buttermilk, same amount.
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