Matar Paneer

1 28 oz. package paneer

1/2 cup green peas

2 onions, chopped

3 tomatoes, chopped

1 box/28 oz. roasted crushed tomatoes

1/4 cup greek yogurt (optional)

1 garlic head, minced

2 tbsp. ginger, grated

1 serrano pepper, minced

2 bay leaves

1 tsp. cumin seeds

1 large piece of cinnamon

1 tsp. turmeric

1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp ground coriander

1 1/2 tsp. dry fenugreek

1 1/2 tsp. garam masala

3 cloves

1 tsp. honey

1 tbsp. olive oil

cilantro for garnish

salt and pepper to taste

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1. Heat oil in pan. Chop onions, garlic, and ginger then add to pan. Saute onions until soft. 
2. Add salt, cumin seeds, cinnamon, serrano pepper, turmeric, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves. Add fresh tomatoes and crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. 
3. Add ground cumin, garam masala, cloves, and honey then cook for 5 more minutes. 
4. Add peas, fenugreek, and paneer and cook for another 5 minutes. 
5. Add yogurt and allow to cook until peas are tender. Add more salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with naan or paratha.