Paneer mutter and chappati roll

Paneer mutter and chappati rolls

This is a quick version of dry paneer mutter. It takes just under 15 minutes to make. Need to have three burners　going　on simultaneously.



Ingredients:
Frozen peas (thawed) - 1 cup
Paneer cubes (small) - 20 pieces
Onion - half (diced)
Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
Tomatoes (without seeds) - 2 (chopped)
Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder - 3/4 teaspoon or according to your taste.
Coriander powder - 2 teaspoons
Turmeric powder - 2 pinches
Garam Masala - 2 pinches
Salt - to taste
Oil
Coriander leaves for garnishing


Method:
Start three buners.

Burner1 - Simmer
Shallow fry the paneer on all sides.

Burner2 - Medium High flame
Blanch the peas.

Burner3 - Low Medium flame
In a kadai, heat the oil .
To the oil, add cumin seeds.
When the cumin seeds start to dance, add the onion and fry till it becomes translucent.
Add the ginger and saute for 30 seconds.
Add the tomatoes an saute for a minute (no need to be mushy). By this time paneer and peas are done.
Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix well.
Add half cup of water and mix well. After a minute, add green peas and shallow-fried paneer, garam masala and mix well.
Remove from fire after 2 minutes (should be dry).
Garnish with coriander leaves. May be used as a side for chapati, roti.
　
Chapati roll

Place chappati on a flat surface.
Arrange about 2 spoons of mutter paneer over the chapatti.
Roll the chappati firmly and wrap with a foil or paper napkin at the bottom.
This will serve as a great snack or kiddie lunch.

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