Recipe Indian Matar Paneer (Cottage Cheese and Peas) (Main Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 gallon whole milk
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a boil.
• Stir in the lemon juice.
• Continue cooking 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until curds have formed.
• Using a cheese cloth, separate the cheese from remaining liquid, and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Stirring constantly, cook the cumin seeds and onion in the skillet until golden brown.
• Mix in the bell pepper, corn, and peas.
• Season with garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder.
• Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
• Mix the cheese into the skillet.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

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