Home made matar paneer in restaurant style

INGREDIENTS-

For the puree-

Oil- 1 tbsp

Onion- 2 (chopped)

Garlic-2 to 3 cloves

Ginger- 1 inch

Tomatoes- 2 (chopped)

Green chilies- 2 

Cashew nuts- 7 to 8

Poppy seeds-2 tbsp

For the preparation of Matar paneer-

Matar Paneer 

Oil- 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp

Bay leaf-1 to 2

Cinnamon stick-1 inch

Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Red chili powder-3/4 tsp

Coriander powder-1/2 tsp

Cumin powder-1/4 tsp

Salt- to taste

Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp

Green peas- 1/2 cup

Paneer-100 gm (cut into cubes)

Green chilies- 2 to 3 (slit)

Kasuri methi- 1 Tsp

Coriander leaves (chopped)

Water (as per requirement for consistency)

PROCEDURE-

Onion-tomato paste recipe:
1. First, take a pan and heat some oil then add the chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies.

2. Saute these ingredients until the onion turns golden brown.

3. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft.

4. Finally, add the cashew nuts, popeye seeds and blend it to make a smooth paste.

Matar paneer recipe:
1. Add some oil in a kadhai, then add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and bay leaf to it.

2. Now add red chili powder and turmeric to the oil.

3. Then add the blended onion-tomato paste and fry it for 3-4 minutes.

4. After the paste is done add coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt and fry it for 1-2 

    minutes.

5. Now add water as per requirement for the consistency of gravy.

6. Then add the peas and cubed paneer to the gravy.

7. Cover the kadhai and cook it for 10 minutes on low flame.

8. Add the crushed kasuri methi, slitted green chilies, and chopped coriander leaves.