Thai Green Curry Matar Paneer

Ingredients

• 400 grams Paneer, cubed
• 1 cup Green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 400 ml Coconut milk (full fat)
• 3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
• 1 piece Lemongrass stalk, bruised
• 4 leaves Kaffir lime leaves, torn(optional)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan and lightly sear the paneer cubes until golden on the edges, then set aside.

2. 2

   In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté the ginger-garlic paste and green curry paste for 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in half of the coconut milk and stir constantly until the oil begins to separate from the paste.

4. 4

   Add the bruised lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and the remaining coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Stir in the green peas and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still vibrant green.

6. 6

   Add the seared paneer cubes, soy sauce, and sugar, stirring gently to coat the paneer without breaking it.

7. 7

   Simmer everything together for another 3 minutes to allow the paneer to absorb the aromatic Thai flavors.

8. 8

   Remove the lemongrass stalk and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot with jasmine rice.