INGREDIENTS
Peshawari Paneer Chana
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Chickpeas - 200 grams
Water - 1 litre
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Onions - 200 grams
Ginger - 30 grams
Green chili - 1 1/2 tablespoons
Tomato - 200 grams
Soaked cashews - 180 grams
Butter - 2 tablespoons
Cumin - 2 teaspoons
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Red chili - 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Milk - 100 milliliters
Water - 200 milliliters
Paneer - 250 grams
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Fresh cream - 50 grams
Dry fenugreek leaves - 2 tablespoons
Coriander - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. In a bowl, add 200 grams chickpeas, 500 milliliters water and soak for 2 - 3 hours.
2. Take a pressure cooker, add 500 milliliters water, soaked chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cover it with lid.
3. Cook till you hear 7 whistles.
4. Remove it from heat.
5. In a blender, add 200 grams onions, 30 grams ginger, 1 1/2 tablespoons green chili and blend it into a smooth paste.
6. In a blender, add 200 grams tomato, 180 grams soaked cashews and blend it into a smooth paste.
7. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet, add 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and stir well.
8. Then, add the blended onion paste and mxi it well.
9. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes on medium heat.
10. Now, add the blended tomato mixture and mix it again.
11. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
12. Add 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon turmeric and mix it well.
13. Add 100 milliliters milk and mix it well.
14. Then, add 200 milliliters water and stir well.
15. Now, add the cooked chickpeas, 250 grams paneer and mix it well.
16. Cook or 7 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
17. Add 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
18. Then, add 50 grams fresh cream, 2 tablespoons dry fenugreek leaves and mix it again.
19. Garnish with coriander.
20. Serve hot with roti or naan.