Paneer or cottage cheese becomes an obvious choice for a vegetarian meal and in India you will get a plethora of vegetarian dishes made with paneer/cottage cheese. One such dish is Aloo Matar Paneer. Here cubed Paneer is mixed with Potatoes and Green Peas along with some Indian masalas/spices and what you get is a delicious mix of flavors. This dish can be paired with any Indian bread like parantha, naan, rooti, poori and phulka. 

Method :

• Heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds and bay leaves,saute for a second and then add the whole garam masala. Waite till the aroma comes out,add the grated ginger and onion, fry for a while. Next add the tomatoes and the peas, stir well.

• When your masala is ready add the cubed potatoes,mix well.

• Next add the Paneer cubes and stir.

• Allow the paneer and the potatoes to cook for a while.

• Now for the gravy, start adding the powder masalas. After mixing well add 1/2 a cup of water.

• Cover the pan and let it cook for 5 mints. Once the gravy get its  desired consistency,switch off the flame.

• Don't forget to taste the seasoning,before you ladle the dish.

Note : I have not used any garlic and ghee for this recipe,but if you want you can. Normally the gravy consistency is little thick for this dish,but you can definitely adjust the consistency according to your wish. 

Recipe Of  Roasted Cauliflower In Cream Based Gravy

 Ingredients :

• 1 Full head cauliflower ( cut into big pieces )
• 1/2 Turmeric and Salt
• 2 Tbsp Cashew paste
• 1 Red Onion Paste
• 1 Tbsp Green Chilli Paste
• 1/2 Tbsp Garam Masala Paste
• 1 Tbsp dried roasted cumin powder
• 2 Tomatoes (make a paste)
• 2 Tbsp Cream
• 1/2 Cup water 

Recipe Of  Roasted Cauliflower In Cream Based Gravy

 Method :

• Wash the cauliflower and cut into pieces,in a pot add water,turmeric,salt and the cauliflower pieces and bring them to boil.Once start boiling reduce the heat and simmer for couple of minutes.Strain your cauliflower.
• In a pan heat some oil and add onion and green chilli paste,saute for a minute and then add the Tomato paste and turmeric,stir well for 5 minutes.
• Next add the cashew paste and stir again for a while and then add the garam masala powder and the roasted cumin powder.
• Add some water at this stage and let the gravy boil for 2-3 minutes.
• Now add the cream and stir well,by now you will get a nice aroma from the gravy, season the gravy with salt and pepper, simmer for 3 minutes and switch off the flame.
• Now In a baking bowl,take the cauliflower pieces and pour the gravy over the pieces.
• Now bake the dish for 15 to 20 minutes in a microwave.
• Garnish the dish with some green chillies.

Recipe Of  Roasted Cauliflower In Cream Based Gravy