Cheese Peas Curry

Cheese Peas Curry in Marathi

Time: 20 minutes (if brown gravy is ready)
Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients:
1 cup boiled Peas
2 cheese cubes, cut into small pieces
3 tbsp oil
3 tbsp onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped
3/4 cup brown gravy (Make it in advance)
1/2 cup cashew and magaj seeds paste (Make it in Advance) (please read tip 2)
1.5 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp mava or 1 tbsp milk powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/3 cup water
2 tsp butter
Salt to taste

Method:
Cashew Paste: Boil 1/4 cup cashew and 1/4 cup magaj bee, drain the water and grind to get a fine paste.

1) Heat oil into a kadai. Add onion and saute until light brown. Add ginger garlic paste. Saute for few seconds. Then add tomatoes. Cook till mushy.
2) Add boiled peas. Mix well. Add brown gravy, cashew paste and sufficient water to adjust the consistency. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3) Add garam masala, mava, chili powder, butter and salt. Simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add chopped cheese just before serving. Mix. Serve hot.
Serve hot with any Indian bread.

Tips:
1) Cashew paste brings sufficient creaminess to this dish. However, you may add 2-3 tbsp cream if you like.
2) Magaj seeds means melon seeds.