Green Gram Sprouts and Paneer Curry

Ingredients:

Sprouted Green Gram – 1 cup
Paneer – 250gms
Onions – 2
Red Chilli Powder – 3/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp
Sugar – 1 tsp
Tomato Sauce – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil – 2 tbsps
Ghee – 2 tbsps

For Gravy:

Onion Paste:

Onions – 2 medium sized
Garlic Cloves – 5
Ginger, grated – 2 tsps

Tomato Paste:

Tomatoes – 2
Cashew nuts – 6
Curd – 1/2 cup

For Garnishing:

Coriander Leaves

Method:

1. Cook sprouted green grams until is soft but still holds shape.
2. Slice onion vertically.
3. Heat oil in a pan, saute onion slices until translucent.
4. Meanwhile, blend onions, garlic cloves and ginger to prepare the onion paste. Do not add water.
5. Add this onion paste to the sauteed onion slices.
6. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and sugar. Mix well.
7. Fry this on medium flame until the raw smell disappears.
8. Add cooked green grams and cook for a few minutes.
9. Meanwhile, blend tomatoes and cashewnuts into a smooth paste. Add curd and pulse it.
10. Add this tomato paste to cooking green grams. Mix well.
11. Slice paneer into large cubes.
12. Slightly roast these paneer cubes in heated ghee.
13. Add these paneer cubes to the curry. Mix well. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
14. Turn off the heat.
15. Add tomato sauce. Mix well.
16. Garnish with coriander leaves.