Paneer ka keema

Paneer ka Keema

Paneer-Crumbled-1 cup
Sweet peas-1 cup (I use frozen)
Bay leaf-1
Onion-2 large or 4 medium
Garlic cloves-4-5
Tomato-1 large
Red chilli powder-2 tsp. (Lesser amount will not make it so yummy because peas are sweet and so is paneer).
Coriander powder-1 heaped tsp.
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
Salt
Freshly ground Garam masala -(1 Black cardamom, 2 cloves, 1/2" piece cinnamon, 1/2 strand mace, 5-6 Green cardamom, 4-5 Black pepper).
Kasoori methi-1 tsp.
Cilantro-2 tsp. for garnishing
Oil-3 tbsp.+ 4-5 tbsp.
Water-Less than 1 cup

In a pan or kadai, heat 3 tbsp. oil and fry crumbled paneer till it turns light brown.
Keep aside.
In a pressure cooker, put one and a half thickly chopped large onion (Our onion is jumbo size, you must take 3 if making it in India), garlic cloves, turmeric,chilli and coriander powders plus salt. Also add 1/2 cup of water and cook it till 3-4 whistles on low setting of your stove.
Don't open the lid till it is de-pressurized.
Open and mash with the help of a laddle or you can use hand blender if you want, for me, laddle is good enough.
Now remaining oil in a pan and throw bay leaf.
Add finely chopped half onion and saute till light brown.
Now add boiled masala, finely chopped or skinned tomato.
keep sauteing till it is well done, Oil starts coming on the surface.
Add peas and fried paneer and keep bhunoing it on medium low flame.
After 7-8 minutes, add water and when it is boiling and peas are cooked, sprinkle freshly ground masala and kasoori methi.
Garnish with cilantro.
Serve with chapati, puri, paratha or rice.

Note: Boiled masala has its different taste which makes your gravy unique, also you need lesser amount of oil to cook this rich gravy.