Paneer with Fennel and Milk

Ingredients–

• 500 gm paneer, cut in cubes
• 1 cup peas, steamed
• 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tsp maida
• 2 green chillies, slit
• 2 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp ghee

For the paste –

• 1.5 tsp fennel
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 green chilli

For the Tempering–

• 1 tsp fennel, coarsely pounded
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 slit green chillies

Method –

1. Make a paste of fennel, ginger, green chilli and set aside
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil
3. Lightly fry the paneer and set aside
4. Add 1 tsp ghee in the same pan
5. Temper the oil with fennel, bay leaves and green chillies
6. Add the steamed peas and sauté for 2 minutes
7. Add the paneer and season with salt
8. Now add the paste and green chillies
9. Sauté for 2 minutes and add milk
10. Simmer for 3-5 minutes