Shahi kaale matar,malaidar paneer ke sath.[Black peas with creamy cottage cheese]

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• Benefits of Consuming Black Peas :
• It’s a powerhouse of nutrition and benefits for our health, no wonder it’s a staple cuisine in many households and in the recent period, it has gained more popularity with many food content creators making it a star ingredient ❤ It’s festive time,with many festivals, special occasions lined up,with guests filling our houses.We all are on the lookout for something unique to present and welcome our guests. So let’s welcome them with this recipe with an ingredient which is a source of amazing health. Let’s check out what it has to offer.
• 1. High in Protein and Fiber supports Gut ,prevents constipation.
• Weight management : Keeps you full,decreasing your in – between food cravings or binging.
• It’s a plant based protein so,good for those who like to eat vegetarian food.
• Regulates blood sugar,has low glycemic index.
• Good for heart as it promotes heart health.
• [ Important note: it contains oxalates, people suffering from Kidney stones should be mindful. ]

[THE RECIPE I’M ABOUT TO SHARE HAS IT’S INSPO FROM CHAND & SUR ] I found this recipe very interesting and healthy.So I tried making it, and it turned out to be good,so I decided to go ahead and make it bit more festive by adding my touch to it This fusion was a perfect game changer to the original Recipe but a perfect one 😀 Hope you and your loved ones enjoy it.

• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Cook time : 15 to 20 minutes
• Total time including pre – prep : 45 to 50 minutes.

INGREDIENTS :

• Kaale matar ( Black peas ) : 250 grams soaked overnight, steam and keep aside in the morning (On medium flame, pressure cook for 10 minutes till you get 3 to 4 whistles. Close the flame,let the steam settle, drain and keep aside.Do not throw the water away.)
• Paneer ( Fresh cottage cheese) : Equal to peas 150 to 200 grams.
• Onions : 2 medium sized,finely chopped.
• Green chilies : 2 to 3 slit in between ( According to your preference)
• Coriander : 1/2 bowl : finely chopped,for garnishing.
• Lime juice: 1 to 2 teaspoon.

• CONDIMENTS :
• Whole red chilies : Dried 3 to 4
• Bay-leaf : 1 to 2
• Almonds : 5
• Cinnamon stick : 1 to 2 ( 1 inch )
• Star anise : 1
• Black cardamom ( masala elaichi) : 1 to 2
• Javitri : 1/2
• Dhania powder (coriander powder) : 1/2 teaspoon.
• Turmeric : 1 teaspoon
• Sabzi masala ( Ready-made vegetable masala powder) : 1 to 2 teaspoon.
• Oil/ Ghee/Butter : ( According to your preference: I have used ghee : 2 tablespoon.
• Salt : To taste
• Red chili flakes : For garnishing

• PASTES :
• Ginger paste : 1 teaspoon
• Garlic paste : 1 teaspoon.
• DAIRY :
• Curd : 2 tablespoon.
• Milk cream : Nicely whisked 1 bowl.

• PRE- PREPARATION :
• 1.Make the masala paste before hand : In a mixie jar add the almonds, ginger paste,garlic paste,salt,turmeric, chili powder, dhania powder, sabzi masala,little water and make a fine paste.
• 2. If using packaged paneer,bring it to room temperature, cut into bite – sized pieces, coat with a mix of salt,turmeric, Kashmiri Red chili powder and curd. Marinate for 10 minutes and shallow fry on both sides and keep it ready.
• 3. Drain and keep the black peas ready,(Do not throw the water away.)

• METHOD :
• Heat the pan on medium heat, Once the pan is hot,reduce the flame, add oil,and all the whole spices and the thinly cut onion. Let it become nice golden brown.
• Once the onion is done and whole spices crackle, it’s time to add the masala paste which we previously made along with salt.
• Once the masala is nicely roasted,and the oil starts separating add the previously steamed black peas,stir nicely till all the masala gets evenly coated.Now add the separated water which we had kept aside( Add little by little to allow the black peas to get cooked well in the spices. )[ cover and cook for around 10 minutes]
• Once the peas are nicely cooked, add the Paneer, (we had already marinated and slightly toasted it already ) stir well, add the cream,Kasuri methi,cover and cook for 5 minutes more or until done.Check the balance of the spices,salt
• Now,our Dish is ready,garnish it the way you like,with little cream,coriander,golden fried onions and serve hot with chapati,naan or roti.