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Matar Paneer Thai Curry

An easy weeknight curry which tastes incredibly good
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Indian, Thai

Ingredients
  

  • 2 stalks spring onion
  • a handful of fresh coriander
  • 5 cm piece of ginger
  • 2 Tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust to preferred spice level)
  • 1 can (400 ml) full fat coconut milk
  • 200 grams (1½ cup) Frozen or fresh green peas
  • 200 grams (2 cups) paneer

Method
 

Preparation: 5 minutes
  1. Thinly slice spring onion. Finely chop coriander. Peel and cut ginger in thin juliennes. Cut the paneer into small cubes.
Cooking: 20 minutes
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Once hot add the Thai red curry paste. Shake and open the coconut milk can and add 2 Tbsp into the pan. Mix thoroughly into the Thai curry paste releasing any lumps.
  2. Once a well incorporated mixture is formed, add 2 more Tbsp of coconut milk into the pan and mix again until smooth. Repeat adding 2 Tbsp and mixing until half of the 400 ml can has been used.
  3. Add the ginger juliennes into the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining half of the coconut milk from the can. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the frozen/fresh peas and mix. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes or until the peas are tender.
  6. After the peas are cooked, add the chopped spring onion, coriander and paneer. Mix gently until everything is well incorporated. Let cook for 1 minute on low and then switch off heat.
  7. Serve with quinoa for a wholesome and healthy combo, or with brown/basmati rice or chapati.