Paneer Stew

Paneer Stew is a  mild gravy of paneer and green peas cooked in coconut milk which goes great with Kerala Appam.

What you need for Paneer Stew 

• Cloves – 4
• Cardamom – 3
• Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
• Ginger – 1 tbsp
• Onions big, cubed – 2
• Green chillies, slit – 2 (if the chillies are not spicy you can add upto 4)
• Paneer – 100gm
• Boiled green peas – ½ cup
• Crushed pepper powder – ¼ tbsp
• Coconut Milk (second extraction - watered down) – 1 1/2 cup
• Coconut milk (first extraction - thick) – 3/4 cup
• Curry leaves

The Preparation Method:

• Deep fry paneer and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, squeeze and keep aside. 
• Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan .Add the spices and when they start to splutter, saute the ginger.
• Add onions and green chillies , sauté till onions turn light pink. Add salt and curry leaves.
• Add the second extraction of coconut milk and when it starts to boil add the paneer cubes and boiled green peas.
• Cook on low flame for  7 to 10 minutes.
• Add the first extraction of coconut milk and pepper powder and cook for 5 minutes.
• Yummy Paneer stew is ready to be served with Appam.