INDIAN MATAR PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE AND PEAS)

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Indian Matar Paneer (Cottage Cheese and Peas) image

Easy to make; yummy with naan bread!

Provided by SHYAM17

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 gallon whole milk
1 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup canned whole kernel corn
½ cup frozen peas
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Stir in the lemon juice. Continue cooking 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until curds have formed. Using a cheese cloth, separate the cheese from remaining liquid, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, cook the cumin seeds and onion in the skillet until golden brown. Mix in the bell pepper, corn, and peas. Season with garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • Mix the cheese into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 97.6 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 483.9 mg, Sugar 48.2 g

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