Cheese & Peas

INGREDIENTS:

30 min 10 min prep
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1     tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1     teaspoon cumin seeds
1     cup finely chopped red onions
1     tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1     large tomato, finely chopped (1 cup)
1     tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1     teaspoon salt
1     teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne, to taste)
1     teaspoon garam masala
16     ounces frozen green peas
2     cups paneer cheese (1/2-inch cubes)
1 1/2     cups water

DIRECTION:

1. Heat butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds; sizzle 15-30 seconds.
2. Add onion and ginger; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until onion is golden brown.
3. Stir in tomato and cilantro. Cook 1-2 minutes or until tomato is softened.
4. Stir in salt, ground red pepper and garam masala. Cook 1 minute.
5. Stir in frozen peas, paneer and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
6. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until peas are tender and sauce thickens slightly.

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