Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Pour
Water (2 cups)
into a pan and add
Onion (1)
,
Garlic (5 cloves)
,
Cashew Nuts (10)
, and
Tomatoes (3)
. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer, and continue to cook till the veggies soften. This could take 7-8 minutes.
Step 2
Take it off the flame, strain the water, and allow the mixture to cool down. This water can be used as a stock. Do not throw it away.
Step 3
Transfer the onion-tomato mixture to a blender. Add
Ginger Paste (1 Tbsp)
. Then grind it to a smooth paste. Add little stock or water to get the creamy consistency. Keep this paste aside for now.
Step 4
Meanwhile, thaw
Khoa (1/2 cup)
to room temperature if using the frozen one. Then crumble them using your fingers.
Step 5
Transfer this to a skillet and saute it in
Oil (1 tsp)
for 4-5 minutes on medium flame. Transfer it to a plate and keep it aside for now.
Step 6
Heat
Oil (1 Tbsp)
in the same skillet, add
Cumin Seeds (1 tsp)
and once they crackle, add the remaining whole spices like
Whole Cloves (4)
,
Cinnamon Stick (1)
, and
Bay Leaf (1)
. Saute for 1 minute.
Step 7
Then add the onion tomato paste. Continue to saute for a good 5-6 minutes, till the masala is cooked and the oil separates.
Step 8
Now you need to add the dry spices like
Ground Turmeric (1 tsp)
,
Ground Cumin (1 Tbsp)
,
Paprika (1 Tbsp)
, and
Salt (to taste)
. Mix and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 9
Add
Green Peas (2 cups)
along with stock or water to get the desired consistency, mix and cook covered for at least 10-12 minutes. Stir at regular intervals.
Step 10
Lastly add the sautéed khoya,
Fresh Cilantro (1/4 cup)
,
Garam Masala (1/2 Tbsp)
, and
Salt (to taste)
. Mix it all well. Let it cook for 5 more minutes. Take it off the flame.
Step 11
Khoya Mutter is now ready. Pair this green peas recipe warm with any Indian bread like naan/roti/chapati.
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