
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario ~ rita@perfecttaste.ca ~ 905-704-0402
Paneer mattar (cheese & peas)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
1 bottle PT Curry Sauce
2 cups frozen peas
1.5 cups water
1 pound ricotta cheese that is firm and sold in a plastic bag (not the creamy kind)
Instructions:
Cut cheese into one inch cubes. The cheese may seem soft at this time, but will firm up while frying. In a frying pan, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Fry the cheese cubes a few at a time until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel. After all the cheese cubes have been fried, sprinkle a little salt on them and set aside. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat one tablespoon oil. Add the peas and stir them around for 2-3 minutes. Add the whole bottle of PT Curry Sauce, water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring it to a boil, lower heat and simmer for two minutes. Add the fried cheese and bring it to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes.