Quick and Easy Indian Cottage Cheese and Pea Skillet
What Started it all:
Cottage Cheese, Pea, tea, skillet
Hey there! Today, we're whipping up a delicious and super easy Indian-inspired dish featuring cottage cheese (paneer) and peas. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is both flavorful and satisfying. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 200 grams of cottage cheese (paneer), cubed
- 1 cup of peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup of strong brewed tea
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cube the paneer and set aside.
- If using frozen peas, thaw them.
- Soak the paneer cubes in the brewed tea for about 10 minutes. This gives the paneer a unique flavor and color. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Mix in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until aromatic.
- Add the chopped tomato to the skillet and cook until it breaks down and forms a thick paste.
- Stir in the turmeric powder, garam masala, and coriander powder. Cook for about 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
- Add the peas to the skillet and stir well.
- Gently fold in the tea-infused paneer cubes.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Cover and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, turn off the heat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
And there you have it! A vibrant and flavorful Indian Cottage Cheese and Pea Skillet that's ready in no time. Serve it with warm naan or steamed rice, and you've got a meal that's sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy!