Halal Indian Style Matar Paneer (Less Oil Healthy)

• 250g paneer, cubed
• 1½ cups green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, blended
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp oil, salt, fresh cilantro

1. 1Lightly sauté paneer in 1 tsp oil until golden; set aside.
2. 2Heat remaining oil, add cumin seeds. Sauté blended onion-tomato with ginger-garlic paste and all spices until thick and fragrant.
3. 3Add green peas and ½ cup water. Simmer 8–10 min.
4. 4Gently add paneer and simmer 5 min more. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with roti or rice.
5. 5*Nutritional Value (per serving): ~260 calories, 14g protein, 18g carbs, 15g fat, 6g fiber.

Nutrition values are estimates.