Vegetarian Matar Paneer

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet and pan-fry paneer cheese until slightly browned about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent about 5 minutes. Add cumin and coriander; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add tomatoes ginger garlic paste red pepper flakes turmeric chili powder and garam masala. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Carefully pour about 3/4 of the mixture into a blender. Cover the top of the blender with a kitchen towel and blend until smooth. Pour back into the skillet. Add water peas and paneer. Cover bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer until flavors are well combined about 10 minutes.