Jain Matar Paneer ( Peas Cottage Cheese curry)

Introduction:
Try out this another version of Matar paneer. This recipe is without garlic or ginger but Still this tastes super delicious.

Cooking time : 25 Min
Serves : 4 people

Ingredients:

• 4 tsp Cashew nuts
• Cottage Cheese 
• Green peas 
• 3 tsp sesame seeds
• 3 tomatoes
• 3 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Freshly grounded Garam masala (If not available Garam masala power can also be used)
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp Fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt to taste
• whipped cream for garnishing

Preparation:      
1. Soak cashew nuts in warm water for half an hour. Mix cashew nuts and sesame seeds together in a blender and grind to make a smooth paste.
2. Make tomato puree of 3 tomatoes.
3. Heat oil in a wok (pan), add garam masala and tomato puree. Cook till tomato puree start leaving oil.

4. Add cashew and sesame seeds paste and cook for 2 Min.
5. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and cook for 3 to 4 Min.
6. Add water, mix and cook for 5 Min.
7.Add Cottage Cheese (Paneer) , green peas, salt, Fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) and cook for 5 Min.
8. Finally add some whipped cream.

How to make tomato puree at home -
To make tomato puree just chop tomatoes in to a quarters and add to blender and grind to make a smooth puree.