Which dish do you make the most in winters? For me it's probably gajar ka halwa and all possible recipes using green peas. So whether it is Recipe for Mutter Paneer or mutter parathe or patties, you cannot get enough of this seasonal veggie. For any recipe, my go-to person is my bestie Keshav. I always ask him for recipes and he ends up giving really delicious, authentic recipes from his mom's kitchen. This is the third recipe I'm trying and it's been a super hit in my household so far. Last time it was Panchratna Dal and Gud ke Chawal recipe, this time it is Mutter Paneer recipe restaurant style (psst! also wait for Methi Mutter Malai recipe coming soon)

250gm paneer, diced

1 1/2 cups, green peas

Tomatoes, diced

Onions, diced

Yogurt

Cashews

Green chilli

Ginger 

Garlic

Green cardamoms

Peppercorns

Cumin seeds

Bay leaf

Red chilli powder

Coriander powder

Garam masala

Cumin powder

Turmeric

Salt

Sugar

Note: If using store bought paneer, soak in warm water for 20 minutes before you begin the recipe. And if using frozen peas, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using in the recipe.

1. If you're using fresh green peas, then put them on boil.

2. Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of oil in a pot/pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add green cardamoms, peppercorns and cumin seeds. Sauté until the spices are fragrant and the cumin seeds sizzle for few seconds.

3. Then add onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli.

4. Cook for five minutes until the onions are light brown and soft.

5. Add tomatoes and cashews. Continuing frying. 

6. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 6 to 7 minutes until the tomatoes are really soft.

7. Turn off the flame and let the mixture cool down a bit. Once it has cooled down a little, transfer to a blender and grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside.

8. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add bay leaf and then add the red chilli powder.

9. Sauté for few seconds until you see a nice bright red colour.

10. Then add in the prepared onion-tomato paste back into the pan and mix well.

11. Add the coriander powder, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric, salt and sugar. Mix well and cook the spices for a minute.

12. Whisk in the yogurt, stirring continuously until it mixes well.

13. Then add water to the pan and let it come to a boil.

14. Add paneer cubes and boiled green peas. Stir and then cover the pan. Let it simmer for 6 to 7 minutes on medium heat.

15. Sprinkle some garam masala on top and enjoy with onions and roti.