Mattar Paneer (Curried Peas and Cottage Cheese)

Serves 4.

2 tomatoes
10 oz. frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
4 tablespoon oil for frying
oil for deep frying
1 lb paneer
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 inch cube ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water

Cut paneer in 1 inch cubes and deep fry. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Add ginger and garlic when the oil is hot and fry for 2 minutes. Add onions and stir until the onions turn translucent. Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric and the remaining oil and stir for a couple of minutes. Add peas and paneer and water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer to reduce the water by half. Sprinkle garam masala and serve.