Chef Gulzar recipes,

Peas with Cheese


Ingredients

• 3 tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 5 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
• 400g/Cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2.5cm/1 in piece root ginger, peeled and chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup shelled green peas
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 3 tbsp double cream
• A few coriander leaves, washed and roughly chopped

Directions

1. Put tomatoes into a blender and blend until smooth,Heat the oil in a wok or saucepan over a medium heat.
   
2. Add the cheese and fry for about 4 minutes, gently turning occasionally, until the edges are browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add the cumin seeds to the oil remaining in the pan and fry, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes until the onions are golden brown, then stir in the turmeric, chili powder and salt. Bring 1¼ cups water to the boil while the onions are frying.
4. Put the peas into the pan and continue stirring for 2 minutes. Add the blended tomatoes and simmer for a further 3 minutes.
5. Return the cheese to the pan and add the boiling water. Stir well and leave to simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes, or until oil appear on the surface.
6. Sprinkle with the garam masala, swirl in the cream and garnish with coriander leaves.Serve hot.