Re: Cheesy Chips...

["Neil F" <automated@xxxxxxx>]

Paul,
I have just gone though my COMPREHENSIVE collection of menu's from local
curry joints...None of them mention Mottar Paneer :-(  Do you normally ask
for this as a special under-the-counter-not-on-the-menu type dish? I'll
have
to have words with my friendly chef...

For anyone who likes making their own curries etc. I found this on
recipeland.com :-D

MATAR PANEER (FRESH CHEESE)
Categories: Indian, Cheese
Yield: 4 servings

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----

5 c  Homogenized milk
3 tb Fresh lemon juice
3 tb All purpose flour
Cheesecloth
2 tb Vegetable oil

-----------------------------------SAUCE-----------------------------------
1 md Onion, cut into chunks
3 md Tomatoes
1    Piece ginger, chopped ( 1
-inch)
2    Garlic clove
1 sm Red or green chili
2 tb Garam masala (a ground
-spice)
1 ts Salt
1 c  Water
2 tb Vegetable oil
3 c  Fresh or frozen peas

Paneer is a fresh cheese with plenty of texture and protein.  In this
traditional northern Indian dish, Paneer is combined with gree peas in a
spicy tomato-ginger sauce.  Fresh Paneer is quite crumbly, so it is
generally cut into cubes and sauteed until golden before combining with
other ingredients. For variety, try adding some finely minced fresh
cilantro and a little freshly ground black pepper to the mixture before
cubing and frying.  If you do have any left over, serve it warm in whole
wheat pita bread topped with sliced tomaotes and crunchy red onions.

PANEER:

FOR PANEER: Bring milk to a boil. As soon as it begins to bubble, stir in
lemon juice; remove from heat. Allow to rest 15 minutes; the curds will
separate from the whey. Strain curds through a triple layer of
cheesecloth;
squeeze out as much whey as you easily can. Discard whey. Knead flour into
curds, place on a plate; pat to 3/4 inch thickness. Refrigerate while
preparing sauce. For sauce, place all ingredients except peas in a blender
or food processor; blend to a smooth paste. Pour into a large skillet,
bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, remove
Paneer from refrigerator, cut into 1 inch cubes. Heat the 2 tbsp oil in a
on-stick skillet, saute cubes until golden on both sides. Add paneer cubes
and peas to sauce. Simmer for ten minutes or until peas are cookes. Serve
with steamed rice. Makes 4-5 servings.

Origin:  Appeal (quarterly publication from Overwaitea Foods) Shared by:
Sharon Stevens.



----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Gordon" <paul_gordon@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 2:01 AM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Cheesy Chips...


>
> >
> >just got back from town with mates (drinkin).
> >ever heared of "cheesey pea's"???
> >
> >
>
>
> ** OH YES!!** - Otherwise known as "Mottar Paneer" in most
decent indian
> restaurants - my absolute favourite, and never (ever) missed number 1
side
> dish!
>
> P.
>
>
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