Mutter Paneer -- Indian Cheese Curry

Ingredients

• 250 g paneer cheese, cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped finely

• 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• oil, for frying
• cilantro, chopped (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Put a little bit of oil in a deep, heavy bottomed frying pan and brown the cheese, turning frequently so no sides burn. When it is browned, set aside on a plate.

2. 2

   Add more oil, if needed, to the pan and throw in the onions.

3. 3

   Let them fry until golden, then add the garlic and spices.

4. 4

   Fry some more for a couple minutes, then add the tin of tomatoes and about 1/2 cup of water.

5. 5

   Let simmer for about five minutes, then put in the fried cheese and peas and simmer covered over a low heat for about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Check the consistency and simmer some more if needed to bring it down to a thickness you like.

7. 7

   Serve with rice and other Indian curries of your choice.