Middle Eastern Spiced Matar Paneer

Ingredients

• 400 grams Paneer, cubed
• 1.5 cups Frozen or fresh green peas
• 2 tablespoons Baharat spice blend
• 3 tablespoons Pomegranate molasses
• 1.5 cups Crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Pomegranate arils for garnish(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet and lightly brown the paneer cubes on all sides; remove and set aside.

2. 2

   In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and baharat spice blend to the onions, stirring constantly for 1 minute until highly fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and pomegranate molasses, stirring to combine the base of the broth.

5. 5

   Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and let it reduce slightly for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Fold in the green peas and the browned paneer cubes, allowing them to heat through in the broth for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in half of the fresh mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve hot in shallow bowls garnished with the remaining mint and fresh pomegranate arils.